Immunoglobulin G crystalline keratopathy associated with monoclonal gammopathy

被引:10
作者
Hutchinson, K [1 ]
Pra, MD [1 ]
Apel, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Greenslopes Private Hosp, Eye Unit, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
来源
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY | 1998年 / 26卷 / 02期
关键词
corneal crystals; immunoglobulin G; kappa light chains; monoclonal gammopathy;
D O I
10.1111/j.1442-9071.1998.tb01539.x
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
Purpose: Two cases of corneal crystal deposition are reported, both caused by a benign monoclonal gammopathy. Methods: Similar corneal pathology is identified in these two patients, both of whom presented with visual acuities of 6/6 or better: Consideration of possible causes involved biochemical and haematological testing and assessment. Results: Potential for malignant transformation of monoclonal gammopathy was recognized, hence the need for ongoing haematological follow-up. Conclusion: Corneal crystals may be the initial presentation in a patient with monoclonal gammopathy, a rare, but significant clinical finding.
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页码:177 / 179
页数:3
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