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Epithelial-Stromal TGFBI Dystrophy
A corneal dystrophy that is characterized by abnormal deposition of proteins in the cornea and is caused by mutations in TGFBI gene of chromosome 5q.
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Overview
A corneal dystrophy that is characterized by abnormal deposition of proteins in the cornea and is caused by mutations in TGFBI gene of chromosome 5q.
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