Inflammatory Iris Nodule Mimicking Iris Tumour

  • Jae Min Kim Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
  • Jang Won Heo Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine; Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Clinical Research Institute, Seoul, Korea
  • Hum Chung Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine; Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Clinical Research Institute, Seoul, Korea
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v13i1.12
Keywords: Inflammation, Iris neoplasms, Uveitis

Abstract

Iris nodules are rare findings in uveitis. Medically refractory sarcoid uveitis associated with iris nodule with neoplastic features has been reported. However, inflammatory iris nodule mimicking iris tumour with good medical response has not been reported. This report describes a patient with inflammatory iris nodule mimicking iris tumour who responded well to treatment.

How to Cite
Kim, J., Heo, J., & Chung, H. (1). Inflammatory Iris Nodule Mimicking Iris Tumour. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology, 13(1), 16-18. https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v13i1.12
Issue
Vol 13 No 1 (2011)
Section
Case Reports/Case Series

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