Iris Lesion Causing Recalcitrant Unilateral Glaucoma
Journal Title: Clinical Medical Image Library - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Iris nevi are a common finding on anterior segment exam with growth and conversion to melanoma a relatively rare event. A retrospective case series found that of 1611 lesions referred to a tertiary ocular oncology service, only 8% converted in 15 years.
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