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Alan David Proia

Professor of Pathology
Pathology
DUMC 3712, Durham, NC 27710
3078 Davison Bldg, Duke Hospital South (Duke Clinics), Durham, NC

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Corneal neurotization

Book section · January 31, 2022 Corneal neurotization is an exciting and powerful means of improving vision in patients with neurotrophic keratitis, although much remains to be clarified about the procedure. The evolution of the procedure and its results are discussed herein. ... Full text Cite

Non-neoplastic Pathology of the Uveal Tract

Book section · January 1, 2022 The uveal tract is a highly vascular structure consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. The uveal tract may be involved by developmental abnormalities, noninfectious and infectious inflammation (uveitis), systemic diseases, vascular disorders, de ... Full text Cite

Viral disease

Book section · January 1, 2008 Ocular viral infections are a particularly complex topic for diagnosticians and clinicians alike. The eye’s component parts, though packed into a space measuring approximately one inch in diameter, are rich in diversity and varied in embryonic origin, invi ... Cite

Viral disease

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Glycogen storage diseases

Book section · January 1, 2007 Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in virtually all animal cells, but it is most abundant in liver and muscle (7,15,31). Glycogen is a highly branched polymer with a treelike structure that can accommodate up to 60,000 glucose units in a single globul ... Cite

Histopathology of graves’ orbital disease

Book section · January 1, 2002 The histopathology of Graves’ orbital disease has been studied extensively over many decades. The bulk of evidence indicates that the extraocular muscles are the primary site of immunological attack and the resulting myositis causes the exophthalmos noted ... Full text Cite