Familial pterygium of the conjunctiva

Orpha code: 2989OMIM code: 178000

Definition

A rare form of pterygium, which develops in early adulthood, characterized by a wing-like bulbar thickening of the conjunctiva in the interpalpebral fissure area that can be cured by surgical excision.

Disease data
Classification

Morphological anomaly

ORPHA code
2989
OMIM code
178000
ICD10 code
H11.0
ICD11 code
-

No additional description.

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