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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Pathology in keratomalacia:
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The correct answer is  Breakdown of collagen fibres in corneal stroma occur in keratomalacia. VitA deficiency leads to keratomalacia in which cornea becomes dull and insensitive, hazy and yellow infiltrates form until finally the whole tissue undergoes necrosis and seems to melt away (keratomalacia) within a few hours. A characteristic feature is the absence of inflammatory reaction.