Iris freckle - External and Internal Eye
Synopsis
An iris freckle is a flat, superficial pigmented lesion of the iris that does not alter the iris architecture. Importantly, these lesions have virtually no malignant potential; other pigmented lesions of the iris arising from the iris stroma do, however. Typically, iris freckles are not seen unless someone notices it and mentions it to the patient, or a close-up photograph reveals the lesion. There are no symptoms associated with an iris freckle.
Codes
ICD10CM:
H21.239 – Degeneration of iris (pigmentary), unspecified eye
SNOMEDCT:
95710002 – Freckle of iris
H21.239 – Degeneration of iris (pigmentary), unspecified eye
SNOMEDCT:
95710002 – Freckle of iris
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Last Updated:07/02/2007
Iris freckle - External and Internal Eye
