Small Fiber Peripheral Neuropathy in Wilson Disease: An In Vivo Documentation by Corneal Confocal Microscopy [Multidisciplinary Ophthalmic Imaging]

Conclusions. The CCM showed significant corneal changes in SBNP, with concomitant corneal epithelium changes in WD, demonstrating the presence of small fiber peripheral neuropathy in these patients. The CCM may contribute to diagnosis and monitoring of the peripheral nervous system involvement in WD.

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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - February 25, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sturniolo, G. C., Lazzarini, D., Bartolo, O., Berton, M., Leonardi, A., Fregona, I. A., Parrozzani, R., Midena, E. Tags: Multidisciplinary Ophthalmic Imaging Source Type: research