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Three siblings with severe granular corneal dystrophy are described. They are most likely to be homozygous for the dominantly inherited gene. They are offspring of a consanguineous marriage, with both parents affected with corneal dystrophies. The case reports describe the severe course of this condition, requiring multiple grafting procedures. Clinical pictures of the family are shown.
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Diaper, C. Severe granular dystrophy: A pedigree with presumed homozygotes. Eye 8, 448–452 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1994.106
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