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Chapter-04 Pathology

BOOK TITLE: Pterygium: A Practical Guide to Management

Author
1. Anduze Alfred L
ISBN
9788184487251
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11096_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
14
Author Affiliations
1. Island Medical Center, Kingshill, US Virgin Islands, Island Medical Center, Kinghill, US Virgin Islands
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Abstract

The morphology and histology of a pterygium is a blend of degenerative and proliferative changes. The classification can be used to predict the behavior of the lesion based on its clinical and pathological appearance. A clinical staging is based on size, location and activity and is used to determine indications for and levels of treatment. The stages are correlated with the pathological findings.

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