title: A case of epithelial ingrowth primarily involving the lens capsule.
abstract: We describe an unusual case of epithelial ingrowth primarily involving the lens capsule. Four years following removal of the lens and epithelial tissue the eye was quiet with 20/20 acuity. Histopathology showed intraocular epithelium attached to the anterior surface of the lens capsule.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male