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Clinically, this entity is characterised by the proliferation of fibrous or vascular tissue under the epithelium in the anterior cornea.  This may be caused once again by chronic inflammation in the eye.  Pathologically, Bowman's layer and the superficial stroma will be invaded by a mass of vascular, fibrovascular, or inflammatory tissue (#21930).

 

Med. Power #21930
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