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World J Transplant. Dec 18, 2023; 13(6): 321-330
Published online Dec 18, 2023. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v13.i6.321
Table 1 Causes of limbal stem cell deficiency
Genetic disease
Acquired immune-mediated
Acquired nonimmune-mediated
Others
Congenital aniridiaSteven-Johnson syndromeChemical/thermal injuryOcular surface tumors
Keratitis ichthyosis deafness syndromeToxic necrolysisRadiation injuryDrug-induced LSCD
Xeroderma pigmentosumMucous membrane pemphigoidContact lens wearIdiopathic
Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndromeVernal/atopic keratoconjunctivitisMultiple limbal surgeries
Dyskeratosis congenitaGraft-vs-host diseaseBullous keratopathy
Peter’s anomalyChronic lid diseases
Infectious ocular diseases