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Posterior subcapsular cataract in Degos disease.

PURPOSE: To report an association of posterior subcapsular cataract with Degos disease.

METHOD: Case report of a 42-year-old man.

RESULTS: A posterior subcapsular cataract developed in the patient's left eye at age 43 years, 1 year before his death. The diagnosis of Degos disease was confirmed pathologically by skin biopsy and at necropsy.

CONCLUSION: Posterior subcapsular cataract may be associated with Degos disease in addition to previously reported findings, including visual field defects, third cranial nerve palsies, blepharoptosis, and optic atrophy.

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