FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term nodular episcleritis ID (Ontology) DOID:728 (Human Disease)
Definition A scleral disease that is characterized by painful inflammation with surface nodule formation of the episcleral tissues that, importantly, spares the sclera itself and has_symptom pain, red eyes, photophobia, tearing, blurry vision, and appearance of eye surface irregularity. Nodular episcleritis is typically self-limited and may be caused by vascular congestion within the superficial episcleral plexus.
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ICD10CM:H15.12
ICD9CM:379.02
SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:70558001
UMLS_CUI:C0155352