Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
MeSH: D005642ORPHA: 98974
Overview
corneal dystrophy characterized by accumulation of focal outgrowths (guttae) and thickening of Descemet's membrane, leading to corneal edema and loss of vision
Available Treatments (0)
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Clinical Presentation
Signs and symptoms associated with Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.
EdemaReduced visual acuityCorneal opacityAbnormal corneal endothelium morphologyAbnormal Descemet membrane morphologyReduced number of corneal endothelial cellsVisual lossNyctalopiaEye movement-induced pain
Classification & Codes
MeSH Code
D005642Orphanet Code
ORPHA:98974Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
| MeSH | D005642 |
| Orphanet | ORPHA:98974 |
| Treatments | 0 drug(s) |
| Symptoms on record | 9 signs |
| Status | published |
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO