Macular corneal dystrophy

Therapeutic area
Neurology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
Macular corneal dystrophy (MCD) is a rare, severe form of stromal corneal dystrophy characterized by bilateral ill-defined cloudy regions within a hazy stroma, and eventually severe visual impairment.
Genetic basis
Yes
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Macular corneal dystrophy
Therapeutic area
Neurology

  • macular corneal dystrophy
  • corneal dystrophy Groenouw type II
  • Fehr corneal dystrophy
  • Macular Dystrophy, Corneal
  • Macular dystrophy, corneal type 1
  • MCD
  • Groenouw type II corneal dystrophy
  • macular corneal dystrophy type 1
  • Mcdc1

Severity
Severe

  • Genetic
  • Hereditary
Sources for recorded values

  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology
Sources for recorded values

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0020213

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