EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Category: Systemic Disorders
Diagnosis: vitamin A deficiency: xerophthalmia with corneal scarring and xeroderma

vitamin A deficiency: xerophthalmia with corneal scarring and xeroderma

Image Comments:

Dermatologists of India are thoroughly familiar with the skin manifestations of vitamin A deficiency. This child manifests xeroderma of her vitamin A deficiency. It is sometimes called " toad skin ". Like the ophthalmologists of India, there are no more experienced dermatologists than those of India. Dermatologic problems - many of the most bizarre nature - are rampant in village/ rural areas of India.

vitamin A deficiency: xerophthalmia with corneal scarring and xeroderma


vitamin A deficiency: xerophthalmia with corneal scarring and xeroderma


vitamin A deficiency: xerophthalmia with corneal scarring and xeroderma


 

 

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