INVASIVE SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE CONJUNCTIVA

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Authors

  • Muhammad Muzaffar Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi
  • Naheed Ghani Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi
  • Samina Iltaf Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi
  • Saleha Moghal Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi
  • Ayesha Nayyar Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi
  • Fouzia Rana Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequently encountered malignant tumor of the conjunctiva, more frequent than basal cell carcinoma at this site [1]. Red eye and ocular irritation are the most common presenting symptoms [2]. It is associated with sun exposure and often occurs in HIV positive individuals [3]. A high proportion of the deeply invasive conjunctival carcinoma has adenosquamous features [4]. Squamous papillomas and conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia may be associated with the human papilloma viruses type 16 and 18 [5]. Radical surgery is necessary in these cases [6].

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Published

31-12-2007

How to Cite

Muzaffar, M., Ghani, N., Iltaf, S., Moghal, S., Nayyar, A., & Rana, F. (2007). INVASIVE SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE CONJUNCTIVA: Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 57(4), 344–345. Retrieved from https://pafmj.org/PAFMJ/article/view/530

Issue

Vol. 57 No. 4 (2007): December

Section

Case Reports