Anterior segment - ocular surface

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Conjunctiva

Aka Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN): can also arise from corneal epithelium

Most common malignancy of the ocular surface

  • More common >50 years old

  • Risk factors

    • UV exposure
    • Human papilloma virus
    • HIV
  • May arise from intraepithelial hyperplasia or de novo

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Pigmented Conjunctival Lesions