Which term describes the wart-like excrescences of Descemet's seen in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy?

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Which term describes the wart-like excrescences of Descemet's seen in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy?

Guttae (guttate changes) on Descemet's membrane are the wart-like excrescences seen in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy. These tiny, droplet‑like projections reflect thickening of Descemet's membrane as endothelial cells deteriorate. They give a characteristic speckled or speckled-ish appearance on examination. The other terms refer to different ocular structures or ideas (epithelium, fornix, excision, epithelial defect) and don’t describe the Descemet's membrane changes characteristic of this condition.

Guttae (guttate changes) on Descemet's membrane are the wart-like excrescences seen in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy. These tiny, droplet‑like projections reflect thickening of Descemet's membrane as endothelial cells deteriorate. They give a characteristic speckled or speckled-ish appearance on examination. The other terms refer to different ocular structures or ideas (epithelium, fornix, excision, epithelial defect) and don’t describe the Descemet's membrane changes characteristic of this condition.

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