Iris Neoplasms D015811

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Diseases [C] » Neoplasms [C04] » Neoplasms by Site » Eye Neoplasms » Uveal Neoplasms » Iris Neoplasms

Diseases [C] » Eye Diseases [C11] » Eye Neoplasms » Uveal Neoplasms » Iris Neoplasms

Diseases [C] » Eye Diseases [C11] » Uveal Diseases » Iris Diseases » Iris Neoplasms

Diseases [C] » Eye Diseases [C11] » Uveal Diseases » Uveal Neoplasms » Iris Neoplasms

Description

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.   MeSH

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