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A CASE OF HYPERPLASIA OF THE EPITHELIUM OF THE CILIARY PROCESSES: (CILIARY ADENOMA OF E. TREACHER COLLINS)

A CASE OF HYPERPLASIA OF THE EPITHELIUM OF THE CILIARY PROCESSES: (CILIARY ADENOMA OF E. TREACHER... Abstract According to Collins, increased proliferative activity of the epithelial lining of the ciliary body gives rise to small innocent growths at times met with in the eyes of elderly persons. Their presence is discovered only on histologic examination. In the case here reported and in one other case recorded by Coates such a growth attained sufficient size to lead to the clinical diagnosis of a tumor of the ciliary body. Collins stated: "Springing from the unpigmented layer of cells the growth itself is entirely without pigment, but carries the pigmented layers in front of it as it extends outward. Both layers become invaginated. The lumen of the space so formed communicates with the interior of the eye. If the communication becomes closed and secretions from the lining cells continue a cyst is formed." This occurred in the case reported by Coates. The lining epithelium of the http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

A CASE OF HYPERPLASIA OF THE EPITHELIUM OF THE CILIARY PROCESSES: (CILIARY ADENOMA OF E. TREACHER COLLINS)

Archives of Ophthalmology , Volume 16 (4) – Oct 1, 1936

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1936 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0003-9950
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1538-3687
DOI
10.1001/archopht.1936.00840220135014
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Abstract

Abstract According to Collins, increased proliferative activity of the epithelial lining of the ciliary body gives rise to small innocent growths at times met with in the eyes of elderly persons. Their presence is discovered only on histologic examination. In the case here reported and in one other case recorded by Coates such a growth attained sufficient size to lead to the clinical diagnosis of a tumor of the ciliary body. Collins stated: "Springing from the unpigmented layer of cells the growth itself is entirely without pigment, but carries the pigmented layers in front of it as it extends outward. Both layers become invaginated. The lumen of the space so formed communicates with the interior of the eye. If the communication becomes closed and secretions from the lining cells continue a cyst is formed." This occurred in the case reported by Coates. The lining epithelium of the

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Archives of OphthalmologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Oct 1, 1936

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