Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy

Term ID

DOID:11555

Synonyms

• FCED
• Fuchs' corneal dystrophy
• Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy

Definition

A corneal dystrophy characterized by accumulation of focal outgrowths (guttae) and thickening of Descemet's membrane, leading to corneal edema and loss of vision. (4)

References

• GARD:10018
• ICD10CM:H18.51
• MESH:D005642
• NCI:C84721
• OMIM:136800
• OMIM:610158
• OMIM:613267
• OMIM:613268
• OMIM:613269
• OMIM:613270
• OMIM:613271
• OMIM:615523
• ORDO:98974
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:16949007
• UMLS_CUI:C0016781

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:11555 )