Corneal crystals, myopathy and nephropathy: a new syndrome?

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 1987 May-Jun;24(3):151-5. doi: 10.3928/0191-3913-19870501-12.

Abstract

A case with ocular (corneal crystals and retinal pigment epithelial mottling), muscle (oropharyngeal and hand weakness and atrophy), and renal (proteinuria and hypertension) abnormalities is described. We believe that this represents a previously unrecognized syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Corneal Diseases / pathology
  • Crystallization
  • Eye Diseases / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases*
  • Muscular Atrophy*
  • Pigment Epithelium of Eye / pathology
  • Syndrome