A staphyloma is an abnormal protrusion of uveal tissue through a thinning of the sclera. It may occur at a number of locations within the eye.
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Location
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Term
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cornea and adjacent sclera in the anterior segment
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anterior (corneal)
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limbus at root of the iris
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intercalary
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at the ciliary body
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ciliary
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equator of the globe, often where the vortex veins penetrate the sclera
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equatorial
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posterior segment, often near the macula
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posterior
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where:
• The equator is at the maximum diameter perpendicular to the visual axis.
