The aetiology and histo-pathogenesis of pterygium. A review of the literature and a hypothesis.
D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000150:complications; D003315:Cornea; D046508:Culture Techniques; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000150:complications; D011625:Pterygium / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects