Aggressive nevus of the iris with secondary glaucoma in a child.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We studied a case of an aggressive iris nevus that caused secondary glaucoma in a child. Unlike most iris tumors, this tumor grew from the superior aspect of the iris. The nevus was also unusual because it invaded the trabecular meshwork and caused secondary glaucoma.
Medical subject headings
- Glaucoma
- Iris Neoplasms
- Nevus, Pigmented