Question
The disease associated with the cataract shown in the below image is?
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Blunt trauma
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Diabetes
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Galactosemia
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Myotonic Dystrophy
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Correct Answer � D
Explanation
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Ans.D. Myotonic Dystrophy
The above image depicts Christmas tree cataract.
- Myotonic dystrophy is typically associated with Christmas tree cataract with salt and pepper fundus.
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patients develop fine dust-like opacities with interspersed polychromatic stellate iridescent crystals in the lens cortex.
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This appears like a Christmas tree cataract, progresses to posterior subcapsular cataract.
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An Autosomal dominant disorder characterized by delayed relaxation of muscles, ptosis, myotonia.
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