ICD-11 code : 9A78.20;
Preferred Label : Bullous keratopathy;
ICD-11 definition : This is the maximum stage of corneal oedema. It is a pathological condition in which
small vesicles, or bullae, are formed in the cornea due to endothelial dysfunction.
In a healthy cornea, endothelial cells keeps the tissue from excess fluid absorption,
pumping it back into the aqueous humor. When affected by some reason, such as Fuchs'
dystrophy or a trauma during cataract removal, endothelial cells suffer mortality
or damage. The corneal endothelial cells normally do not undergo mitotic cell division,
and cell loss results in permanent loss of function.;
ICD-11 synonym : BK - [bullous keratopathy];
ICD-11 acronym : BK;
Origin ID : 1270454490;
UMLS CUI : C0155111;
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This is the maximum stage of corneal oedema. It is a pathological condition in which
small vesicles, or bullae, are formed in the cornea due to endothelial dysfunction.
In a healthy cornea, endothelial cells keeps the tissue from excess fluid absorption,
pumping it back into the aqueous humor. When affected by some reason, such as Fuchs'
dystrophy or a trauma during cataract removal, endothelial cells suffer mortality
or damage. The corneal endothelial cells normally do not undergo mitotic cell division,
and cell loss results in permanent loss of function.
