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pseudopterygium
Etiology:
- peripheral corneal ulcer
- inflammatory eye conditions
a) cicatrizing conjunctivitis
b) chemical burns (eye)
- irritation from contact lenses
Clinical manifestations:
- distinguishing features from true pterygium
a) adhesion of the conjunctiva to the peripheral cornea
b) may occur on any quadrant of the cornea.
c) lack of firm adhesion throughout underlying structures
Management:
- surgical excision
Related
pterygium (web eye)
General
abnormal morphologic structure (malformation)
conjunctival disease
References
- Digital Reference of Ophthalmology
http://dro.hs.columbia.edu/pspterygium.htm
- Pseudo-pterygium
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kuching, Sarawak.
Ophthalmology Department, Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching,
Sarawak, East Malaysia
http://www.sarawakeyecare.com/Atlasofophthalmology/anteriorsegment/anteriorsegment17psueodpterygium.htm