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Br J Ophthalmol 83:334-338 doi:10.1136/bjo.83.3.334
  • Original Article
    • Clinical science

Iris cysts in children: classification, incidence, and management

Table 2

Clinical data on 57 iris cysts in children

Number % Children with cysts Age (years) Sex
Mean Range Male Female
I Primary iris cysts (53)
 A Primary cysts of iris pigment epithelium (44)
  1 Peripheral (iridociliary) 34 59 15 5–19 11 23
  2 Mid-zonal 5 9 9 1–19 5 1
  3 Central (pupillary) 3 5 13 1–19 3 0
  4 Dislodged
   a Fixed 0 0
   b Free floating 2 4 16 12–19 1 1
 B Primary stromal iris cysts (9)
  1 Congenital 9 16 2 0–7 4 6
  2 Acquired 0 0
II Secondary iris cysts (4)
 A Traumatic 2 4 8 2–13 0 4
 B Tumour induced 2 4 1– <1
 C Parasitic 0 0

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