Chapter 7 - Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)»Disorders of conjunctiva (H10-H11)»Pterygium of eye (H11.0)
H11.0
Pterygium of eye
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Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Pterygium32 drugs (27 approved, 5 experimental)
An abnormal triangular fold of membrane in the interpalpebral fissure, extending from the conjunctiva to the cornea, being immovably united to the cornea at its apex, firmly attached to the sclera throughout its middle portion, and merged with the conjunctiva at its base. (Dorland, 27th ed)