Open AccessInflammatory Iris Nodule Mimicking Iris Tumour
Author(s) -
Jae Min Kim,
Junyoung Heo,
Hum Chung
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
asian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 5
eISSN - 2452-0691
pISSN - 1560-2133
DOI - 10.35119/asjoo.v13i1.12
Subject(s) - iris (biosensor) , medicine , nodule (geology) , uveitis , pathology , refractory (planetary science) , ophthalmology , dermatology , biology , paleontology , computer security , astrobiology , computer science , biometrics
Iris nodules are rare findings in uveitis. Medically refractory sarcoid uveitis associated with iris nodule with neoplastic features has been reported. However, inflammatory iris nodule mimicking iris tumour with good medical response has not been reported. This report describes a patient with inflammatory iris nodule mimicking iris tumour who responded well to treatment.