Preferred Label : Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy;
ICD-11 definition : Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the most frequent form of posterior
corneal dystrophy and is characterized by excrescences on a thickened Descemet membrane
(corneal guttae), generalized corneal edema, with gradually decreased visual acuity.;
ICD-11 synonym : FECD - [Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy] C1, C2, or C3; FECD C1, C2, or C3; Fuchs' corneal dystrophy; Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy;
Origin ID : 751091713;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
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Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the most frequent form of posterior
corneal dystrophy and is characterized by excrescences on a thickened Descemet membrane
(corneal guttae), generalized corneal edema, with gradually decreased visual acuity.
