Pediatric tumors of the iris

Abstract

SummaryThe Author in this report provides an overview of the clinical features and frequency of iris tumors in children. Iris tumors are broadly classified into cystic or solid lesions. Cystic lesions are generally benign. Solid lesions are most often melanocytic. Iris nevus is the most common solid iris tumor in all age groups .The most common diagnoses in the pediatric group include iris nevus,IPE cyst, iris stromal cyst,juvenile xanthogranuloma,and melanoma. The author report the personal experience and presents rare tumors like melanocytoma,medulloepithelioma and choristoma of the iris.