Presentation spectrum and management of iris cysts

Iris cysts are benign lesions that arise from iris tissue and are seen clinically in cyst or elevated form. They can be primary, with no etiological cause, or secondary, with etiological cause. Primary iris cysts are divided into epithelial and stromal types, depending upon their clinical characteristics. Epithelial cysts arise between the pigmented epithelial layers of the iris. They can be central, peripheral and middle in relation to the pupil. Stromal cysts arise within the stroma and are not in straight connection with the posterior epithelium. They apparently arise from (Read more...)

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