François ) . Dermochondral corneal dystrophy ( of
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Dermochondral corneal dystrophy (of FranVois) has been reported rarely in the literature. It consists of a triad of findings characterised by the development of skin nodules, acquired deformities of the extremities, and a corneal dystrophy. The corneal dystrophy is central and superficial with whitish subepithelial opacities. We present two brothers who display previously unreported ocular findings. Specificaily, they developed confluent opacification of their central corneas with anterior stromal involvement, and peculiar anterior cortical cataracts. These findings should be added to the spectrum of findings seen in this rare disorder. (BrJ Ophthalmol 1992; 76: 760-761) Dermochondral corneal dystrophy is a rare familial disease initially described by Francois in 1949.12 It consists of a triad of abnormalities affecting the bones of the extremities, the skin, and the cornea. We describe previously unreported ocular manifestations in a pair of brothers whose dermatologic findings were previously investigated.3 Francis Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA J R Bierly S P George M Volpicelli
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Dermochondral corneal dystrophy (of François).
Dermochondral corneal dystrophy (of François) has been reported rarely in the literature. It consists of a triad of findings characterised by the development of skin nodules, acquired deformities of the extremities, and a corneal dystrophy. The corneal dystrophy is central and superficial with whitish subepithelial opacities. We present two brothers who display previously unreported ocular find...
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