Open AccessAdvanced Midzonal Iris Pigment Epithelial Cyst Managed by Aspiration Deflation
Author(s) -
Jerry A. Shields,
Samuel J. Fallon,
Charlotte N. Shields,
Sara E. Lally,
Carol L. Shields
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
ocular oncology and pathology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.444
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 2296-4681
pISSN - 2296-4657
DOI - 10.1159/000481405
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , cyst , visual acuity , surgery , iris (biosensor) , ophthalmology , computer security , computer science , biometrics
There are several cysts that can occur in the iris. The midzonal (retroiridic) iris pigment epithelial (IPE) cyst is important because it can simulate melanoma of the ciliary body. However, it is frequently asymptomatic and requires no treatment.