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Arcus senilis corneaeH18.4

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2022

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Arc of the aged; Arcus lipoides; Gerontoxone

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Narrow, grey-white clouding ring of the cornea of the eye caused by lipoid deposition. Very common finding in old people.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Occurs after the age of 60; if it occurs earlier it is usually an expression of hypertriglyceridemia.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Annular or semi-annular, grey-white opacity of the corneal periphery, separated from the limbus by a narrow intermediate piece. S.a. Xanthelasma.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Kayser-Fleischer-Ring.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Dietary or drug treatment of elevated blood lipid levels.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2022

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer