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Case Reports
. 1977 Jul;61(7):494-5.
doi: 10.1136/bjo.61.7.494.

Band keratopathy with bilateral deafness as a presenting sign of hyperparathyroidism

M Petrohelos, D Ticoulis, P Diamantacos
Case Reports

Band keratopathy with bilateral deafness as a presenting sign of hyperparathyroidism

M Petrohelos et al. Br J Ophthalmol. 1977 Jul.

Abstract

An unusual case of hyperparathyroidism is reported in which calcification of the cornea was the presenting clinical and diagnostic sign. Early recognition of this condition may be of lifesaving importance.

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