Macular corneal dystrophy with isolated peripheral Descemet membrane deposits.
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ABSTRACT: Purpose:Macular Corneal Dystrophy (MCD, MIM #217800) is a category 1 corneal stromal dystrophy as per the current IC3D classification. While characterized by macular stromal deposits, we report a case of MCD type II with isolated bilateral peripheral Decemet membrane opacities, describing the clinical features and results of screening the CHST6 gene and serum sulfated keratan sulfate levels. Observations:A 68-year-old man with an unremarkable past medical and family history presented with bilateral progressive decrease in vision. Ocular exam revealed bilateral clear corneas with the exception of peripheral, round, gray-white discrete deposits at the level of Descemet membrane and decreased central corneal thickness in both eyes. The morphology of the corneal deposits, decreased corneal thickness and the absence of a family history were consistent with MCD, prompting screening of the CHST6 gene. Sanger sequencing followed by allele specific cloning revealed compound heterozygous CHST6 mutations in trans configuration: c.-26C?>?A, which created a new upstream open reading frame (uORF'), predicted to attenuate translation efficiency of the downstream main ORF; and c.803A?>?G (p.(Tyr268Cys)), previously associated with MCD. Serum keratan sulfate was reduced but detectable, consistent with the diagnosis of macular corneal dystrophy type II. Conclusions:Although macular corneal dystrophy is classified as a corneal stromal dystrophy with endothelial involvement, we report a case of MCD with dystrophic deposits confined to the peripheral Descemet membrane, indicating that MCD may be associated with isolated endothelial involvement.
SUBMITTER: Zhang W
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6881691 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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