title: [Epidermoid cyst of the iris].
abstract: Epidermoid cyst of the iris is a primary cysts of the iris, and more precisely a congenital cyst of the iris stroma. The embryological origin of these tumours is controversial owing to the clinical and histological aspects. Because the possibility of complications, excision is often necessary and permits accurate histologic diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Clinique ophtalmologique, CHU de Tours, Hôpital Bretonneau.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rossazza
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Douat
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Ruchoux
mesh_terms: D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000151:congenital* / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007499:Iris Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Kyste épidermoïde de l'iris.