Lipid Keratopathy in Sitosterolemia: A Case Report and Review of The Ophthalmic Manifestations

Cornea 2026

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Authors: Ann Donnelly, Fionn O’ Leary, Kirsty Veitch, Elizabeth Margaret McElnea
DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000004083
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References: 18

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to describe the case of a 9-year-old girl with inferior arcus in her right cornea and discrete inferior lipid deposition in her left cornea. METHODS: Serum cholesterol and lipid levels were measured under general anesthesia for treatment with fine-needle cautery and subconjunctival bevacizumab. RESULTS: Serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein were elevated at 12 mmol/L (normal range 3-5 mmol/L) and 10.8 mmol/L (normal range

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism Lipid metabolism and disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Cornea
Volume
45
Issue
7
Pages
933–936
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN