Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma and corneal intraepithelial neoplasia comprise what are called Ocular Surface Squamous Cell Neoplasias.
Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma and corneal intraepithelial neoplasia comprise what are called Ocular Surface Squamous Cell Neoplasias.
Risk factors for the disease are
Exposure to sun (specifically occupational)
Exposure to UVB and light-colored skin
Radiation
Smoking
HPV,
Arsenic
Exposure to polycyclic hydrocarbons
Symptoms
Conjunctival SCC is often asymptomatic at first but it can present with the presence of a
Growth red eye
Pain
Itching
Burning
Tearing
Sensitivity to light
Double vision
Decreased vision
Diagnosis is often made by
Biopsy
CT (in the case of invasive SCC)
Treatment of Conjunctival SCC is usually
Surgical excision followed by cryotherapy
Radiation treatment,
Topical Mitomycin C
Removal of the contents of the orbit or exenteration