Medical terminology · Ophthalmology
Iris Neoplasms
MeSH — National Library of Medicine · Retrieved 2026-10-13
Tumors of the iris characterized by increased pigmentation of melanocytes. Iris nevi are composed of proliferated melanocytes and are associated with neurofibromatosis and malignant melanoma of the choroid and ciliary body. Malignant melanoma of the iris often originates from preexisting nevi.
Reference details
- MeSH descriptor
- D015811
- Vocabulary edition
- 2026
- Tree positions
- C04.588.364.978.400; C11.319.494.400; C11.941.375.375; C11.941.855.400
Scope and definition
Tumors of the iris characterized by increased pigmentation of melanocytes. Iris nevi are composed of proliferated melanocytes and are associated with neurofibromatosis and malignant melanoma of the choroid and ciliary body. Malignant melanoma of the iris often originates from preexisting nevi.
Entry terms and synonyms
Iris Neoplasms
Neoplasms, Iris
Iris Neoplasm
Neoplasm, Iris
Classification tree positions
C04.588.364.978.400
C11.319.494.400
C11.941.375.375
C11.941.855.400
Sources and reuse
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