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Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024

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Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva is a rare, slowly growing tumor with a low degree of malignancy, which can occur either on its own or from a previously existing KRIN. It is most common in patients with pigmentary xeroderma and AIDS.

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Symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva

Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva is usually seen in old age, as well as KRIN. A fleshy, pink, papillomatous or gelatinous formation is often associated with a feeding vessel that can sometimes be covered with keratin plaques. The tumor is most often located around the limb and rarely in the arch or palpebral conjunctiva. Limbalnye tumors can involve the adjacent cornea, but their distribution in the sclera is rare.

What do need to examine?

Conjunctiva

How to examine?

Conjunctiva study

Treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva

Surgical excision and additional cryotherapy.
Local chemotherapy with mitomycin C or 5-fluorouracil can be indicated both in relapses and in primary treatment in the initial stage.
Enucleation in cases of intraocular proliferation.
Evisceration in progressing cases involving the orbital process.