Pterygium
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Pterygium refers to any winglike triangular membrane occurring in the neck, eyes, knees, elbows, ankles or digits.[1]
The term comes from the Greek word pterygion meaning "wing".
[edit] Types
- Popliteal pterygium syndrome, which affects the legs.
[edit] References
- ^ Parikh SN, Crawford AH, Do TT, Roy DR (2004). "Popliteal pterygium syndrome: implications for orthopaedic management". Journal of pediatric orthopaedics. Part B / European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America 13 (3): 197–201. PMID 15083121.
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