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familial pterygium of the conjunctiva

MeSH: C566740ORPHA: 2989

Contents

  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Available Treatments
  3. 3. Clinical Presentation
  4. 4. Classification & Codes

Overview

Familial pterygium of the conjunctiva is a rare form of pterygium, which develops in early adulthood, characterized by a wing-like bulbar thickening of the conjunctiva in the interpalpebral fissure area that can be cured by surgical excision

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with familial pterygium of the conjunctiva, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Abnormality of the eyeAbnormality of visionOpacification of the corneal stroma

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C566740

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:2989
familial pterygium of the conjunctiva
MeSHC566740
OrphanetORPHA:2989
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record3 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO