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Herpes Zoster opththalmicus, Iris Necroses, Path. Specimen

Herpes Zoster opththalmicus, Iris Necroses, Path. Specimen
The bright radially oriented areas on the backside of the iris correspond to necrotic tissue caused by inflammatory occlusion of the vessels. The loss of pigment may lead to pigment dispersion glaucoma.
Basil, Daicker, M.D., Schweiz, Prof. Dr., Univ., Augenklinik, Basel
H22.0
Iris and Ciliary Body -> Kerato-Uveitis (see also: Keratitis) -> Herpes Zoster Kerato-Uveitis
Viren, Infektion
5873
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