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MeSH Heading: Iris Neoplasms
Tree Number(s): C04.588.364.978.400; C11.319.494.400; C11.941.375.375; C11.941.855.400
Unique ID: D015811
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015811
Annotation: coordinate with histological type of neoplasm
Scope Note: 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 Version: IRIS NEOPL
Entry Term(s): Neoplasms, Iris
Previous Indexing: Eye Neoplasms (1968-1989); Iris (1968-1989); Melanoma (1968-1989)
Public MeSH Note: 90
History Note: 90
Date Established: 1990/01/01
Date of Entry: 1989/05/25
Revision Date: 2000/06/22

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