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Preferred term

Iris Neoplasms  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • Iris Neoplasm
  • Neoplasm, Iris
  • Neoplasms, Iris

Note

  • coordinate with histological type of neoplasm

Scope note

  • Tumors of the iris characterized by increased pigmentation of melanocytes. Iris nevi are composed of proliferated melanocytes and are associated with neurofibromatosis and malignant melanoma of the choroid and ciliary body. Malignant melanoma of the iris often originates from preexisting nevi.

History note

  • 90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015811

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