Lisch Nodules

Submitted by Pedro Gil on 05/27/2015 - 20:04.
Pathology: 
Tumors

Lisch nodules on a 51-year old type 1 neurofibromatosis patient, corresponding to melanocytic hamartomas affecting the iris. The lesions are typically seen as yellowish or brown dome-shaped elevations projecting from the anterior surface of the iris.

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MSc, MD
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Pedro Gil
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Centro Hospitalar Baixo Vouga
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MD
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Nádia Lopes
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Centro Hospitalar Baixo Vouga
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MSc, MD
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Joana Pires
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Centro Hospitalar Baixo Vouga
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MSc, MD
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Rita Matos
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Centro Hospitalar Baixo Vouga
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MSc, MD
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Mariana Sá Cardoso
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Centro Hospitalar Baixo Vouga
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MD
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Manuel Mariano
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Centro Hospitalar Baixo Vouga