Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva presenting as necrotizing scleritis with scleral perforation and uveal prolapse
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva is the most frequent nonpigmented malignant conjunctival tumor and often misdiagnosed. Chronic unilateral keratoconjunctivitis should be biopsied to rule out malignancy. The authors report 11 cases treated by complete excision with biopsy. 7 cases were followed up 3 months to 7 years without relapse. Beta-irradiation is recommended for cases suspected ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Survey of Ophthalmology
سال: 1988
ISSN: 0039-6257
DOI: 10.1016/0039-6257(88)90072-0