Contents

SynopsisCodesLook ForDiagnostic PearlsDifferential Diagnosis & PitfallsBest TestsManagement PearlsTherapyReferences

View all Images (2)

Iris freckle - External and Internal Eye
Other Resources UpToDate PubMed

Iris freckle - External and Internal Eye

Contributors: Brandon D. Ayres MD, Christopher Rapuano MD, Harvey A. Brown MD, Sunir J. Garg MD, Lauren Patty Daskivich MD, MSHS
Other Resources UpToDate PubMed

Synopsis

An iris freckle is a flat, superficial pigmented lesion of the iris that does not alter the iris architecture. Importantly, these lesions have virtually no malignant potential; other pigmented lesions of the iris arising from the iris stroma do, however. Typically, iris freckles are not seen unless someone notices it and mentions it to the patient, or a close-up photograph reveals the lesion. There are no symptoms associated with an iris freckle.

Codes

ICD10CM:
H21.239 – Degeneration of iris (pigmentary), unspecified eye

SNOMEDCT:
95710002 – Freckle of iris

Look For

Subscription Required

Diagnostic Pearls

Subscription Required

Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls

To perform a comparison, select diagnoses from the classic differential

Subscription Required

Best Tests

Subscription Required

Management Pearls

Subscription Required

Therapy

Subscription Required

References

Subscription Required

Last Updated:07/02/2007
Copyright © 2024 VisualDx®. All rights reserved.
Iris freckle - External and Internal Eye
A medical illustration showing key findings of Iris freckle : Eye, Iris nodules and spots, Unilateral distribution
Clinical image of Iris freckle - imageId=1471309. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Tiny brown macules on the iris.'
Tiny brown macules on the iris.
Copyright © 2024 VisualDx®. All rights reserved.