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Choroidal nevus (plural: nevi) is a type of eye neoplasm that is classified under choroidal tumors as a type of benign (non-cancerous) melanocytic tumor. [1] A choroidal nevus can be described as an unambiguous pigmented blue or green-gray choroidal lesion, found at the front of the eye, around the iris, [2] or the rear end of the eye.
215 Other benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue; 216 Benign neoplasm of skin. Melanocytic nevus; 217 Benign neoplasm of breast; 218 Uterine leiomyoma; 219 Other benign neoplasm of uterus; 220 Benign neoplasm of ovary; 221 Benign neoplasm of other female genital organs; 222 Benign neoplasm of male genital organs; 223 Benign ...
An eye neoplasm is a tumor of the eye. [1] A rare type of tumor, [2] eye neoplasms can affect all parts of the eye, and can either be benign or malignant , in which case it is known as eye cancer. [3] Eye cancers can be primary (starts within the eye) or metastatic cancer (spread to the eye from another organ).
Variably pigmented, mushroom-shaped choroidal tumor has ruptured the Bruch membrane and grown into the subretinal space. Benign melanocytic tumors of the choroid, such as choroidal freckles and nevi, are very common and pose no health risks, unless they show signs of malignancy, in which case they are considered melanomas.
This is a shortened version of the sixth chapter of the ICD-9: Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs.It covers ICD codes 320 to 389.The full chapter can be found on pages 215 to 258 of Volume 1, which contains all (sub)categories of the ICD-9.
Choroid plexus papilloma, also known as papilloma of the choroid plexus, is a rare benign neuroepithelial intraventricular WHO grade I lesion found in the choroid plexus. [1] It leads to increased cerebrospinal fluid production, thus causing increased intracranial pressure and hydrocephalus .
Dystrophy, choroidal (central areolar) (generalized) (peripapillary) Gyrate atrophy, choroid. Excludes: ornithinaemia ( E72.4 ) (H31.3) Choroidal haemorrhage and rupture Choroidal haemorrhage: NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) expulsive (H31.4) Choroidal detachment (H31.8) Other specified disordes of choroid (H31.9) Disorder of choroid, unspecified [1]
For example, a lipoma is a common benign tumor of fat cells , and a chondroma is a benign tumor of cartilage-forming cells (chondrocytes). Adenomas are benign tumors of gland-forming cells, and are usually specified further by their cell or organ of origin, as in hepatic adenoma (a benign tumor of hepatocytes, or liver cells).