Acromegaloid changes, cutis verticis gyrata and corneal leukoma

Synonyms

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Overview

Acromegaloid changes, cutis verticis gyrata and corneal leukoma: A rare disorder characterized by acromegaly (enlarged extremeties) , furrowed skin on scalp and face and corneal leukomas.

Symptoms

  • Vision problems
  • Corneal leukomas
  • Acromegaloid development
  • Horn-like projection of eyebrow
  • Tall stature
  • Large hands
  • Large feet
  • Furrowed skin on scalp
  • Furrowed skin on face
  • Keratitis
  • Bilateral corneal leukomas
  • Blindness

Treatment

Currently, there is no treatment available for acromegaloid changes, cutis verticis gyrata and corneal leukoma. But there are different therapies to manage the condition as well as to treat birth defects such as to correct eye defects, that will allow the patients to use the non-cloudy parts of the eyes.

Resources

  • NIH