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Central Pterygium

Disease ID: disease_node_18789

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DbxrefICD10CM:H11.02, ICD9CM:372.43, SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:193882008, UMLS_CUI:C0155156
SubclassofDOID_13474
Data SourceDOID
Disease Has FeatureDOID_11782
Doid Labelcentral pterygium
Doid DescriptionA progressive peripheral pterygium that is characterized by progressive fleshy outpouching of conjunctival growth that has grown to involve the visual axis and has_symptom fleshy bumps on the surface of the eye, foreign body sensation, decreased vision, and astigmatism. Central pterygiums are more common in people prone to ocular surface injury, such as those living in sunny, hot, and dry climates. Central pterygiums progress from pinguecula.
Has SymptomSYMP_0000321
Disease Node Iddisease_node_18789
Doid IdDOID_13473
LabelCentral Pterygium