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Progressive Peripheral Pterygium

Disease ID: disease_node_18788

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DbxrefICD9CM:372.42, SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:193881001, UMLS_CUI:C0155155
SubclassofDOID_10526
Data SourceDOID
Doid Labelprogressive peripheral pterygium
Doid DescriptionA conjunctival pterygium that is characterized by progressive (as opposed to quiescent) fleshy outpouching of conjunctival growth and has_symptom fleshy bumps on the surface of the eye, foreign body sensation, decreased vision, and astigmatism. Progressive peripheral pterygiums are more common in people prone to ocular surface injury, such as those living in sunny, hot, and dry climates. Progressive peripheral pterygiums progress from pinguecula.
Has SymptomSYMP_0000321
Disease Node Iddisease_node_18788
Doid IdDOID_13474
LabelProgressive Peripheral Pterygium