Neovascular glaucoma associated with an iris melanoma. A clinicopathologic report.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

A 48-year-old man had uniocular neovascular glaucoma, with the only apparent predisposing factor being a primary epithelioid melanoma of the iris. The new vessels disappeared following total excision of the tumor. These findings have implications regarding the mechanisms of neovasculogenesis.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Shields, MB; Proia, AD

Published Date

  • May 1987

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 105 / 5

Start / End Page

  • 672 - 674

PubMed ID

  • 3619744

Pubmed Central ID

  • 3619744

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0003-9950

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1001/archopht.1987.01060050090044

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States