Pseudopterygium
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Pseudopterygium is the conjunctival adhesion to cornea caused by limbal or corneal inflammation or trauma. The pseudopterygium can be easily distinguished from pterygium by bowman's probe test.[1] Because of the lack of adherence of pseudopterygium at every point, the probe can be passed beneath it at some point.
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Pseudopterygium | |
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Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Causes | Post inflammatory |
Diagnostic method | Eye examination |
Differential diagnosis | Pterygium |
Treatment | Surgery |
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