Epidemiologic study of pterygium in a Saharan population
Tóm tắt
The prevalence of pterygium was studied in a Saharan population in 1322 subjects, with ages ranging from 6 to 80 years old. Pterygium was diagnosed in 238 subjects and classified using 3 parameters: invasion, extension, and thickness. Prevalence increased with age in both males and females. Statistically significant differences with regard to age also were found in the 3 parameters.
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