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Conjunctival Pterygium

Disease ID: disease_node_18787

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SubclassofDOID_0002116, DOID_4251
Data SourceDOID
SynonymsWeb eye
Disease Has LocationUBERON_0001811
Disease Has FeatureDOID_11782
Doid Labelconjunctival pterygium
Doid DescriptionA pterygium that is characterized by conjunctival degeneration, a fleshy outpouching of conjunctival growth and has_symptom fleshy bumps on the surface of the eye, foreign body sensation, decreased vision, and astigmatism. Conjunctival pterygiums are more common in people prone to ocular surface injury, such as those living in sunny, hot, and dry climates. Conjunctival pterygiums progress from pinguecula.
Has SymptomSYMP_0020036, SYMP_0000321
Disease Node Iddisease_node_18787
Doid IdDOID_10526
LabelConjunctival Pterygium