The clinical significance of a single unilateral temporal pterygium
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The clinical significance of a single unilateral temporal pterygium
Can J Ophthalmol.
1975 Apr.
Abstract
A rare case of a single temporal pterygium is reported. The etiology of pterygium and its predilection for the nasal side is discussed. A hypothesis is presented to explain why a pterygium never extends beyond the center of the cornea. Whenever a single temporal pterygium is noted it should be excised to determine the true nature of the lesion.
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