K Hutchinson1, M Dal Pra, A Apel. 1. The Eye Unit, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Abstract
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.
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.
Authors: Walter Lisch; Joanna Wasielica-Poslednik; Tero Kivelä; Ursula Schlötzer-Schrehardt; Jens M Rohrbach; Walter Sekundo; Uwe Pleyer; Christina Lisch; Alexander Desuki; Heidi Rossmann; Jayne S Weiss Journal: Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc Date: 2016-08