Management Issues in Conjunctival Tumours: Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Abstract Ocular surface squamous neoplasia is the most common tumour of the ocular surface. It is a spectrum of disease from intraepithelial dysplasia to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Recent years have seen an increase in the use of topical chemotherapeutic agents to treat this condition, often...

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Main Authors: Victoria M. L. Cohen, Roderick F. O’Day
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-11-01
Series:Ophthalmology and Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40123-019-00225-w
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Summary:Abstract Ocular surface squamous neoplasia is the most common tumour of the ocular surface. It is a spectrum of disease from intraepithelial dysplasia to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Recent years have seen an increase in the use of topical chemotherapeutic agents to treat this condition, often as primary treatment without full-thickness biopsy. This practical approach provides a critical appraisal of the evidence base with the goal being to aid the clinician in the management of these patients.
ISSN:2193-8245
2193-6528