Cataract H26.9

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

cataract; Cataracta

Definition
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Lens opacity.

Clinic
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Depending on the location in the lens or the etiology, different forms are distinguished: C. capsularis, C. centralis, C. punctata, C. totalis, C. zonularis, C. diabetica, C. electrica, C. neurodermitica, C. pyramidalis, C. senilis, C. tetanica, C. traumatica, etc. A cataract can occur in connection with vitiligo.

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Incoming links (8)

Cataracta; Dysplasia, congenital ectodermal with cataract; Dystrophia myotonica; Marfan syndrome; Mequitazine; Rothmund syndrome; Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (Still syndrome) ; Thomson syndrome;

Outgoing links (1)

Vitiligo (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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