Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva presenting with intraocular extension

Arch Ophthalmol. 1985 Aug;103(8):1175-7. doi: 10.1001/archopht.1985.01050080087027.

Abstract

A 73-year-old man, when first seen clinically, had extensive intraocular invasion from a limbal squamous cell carcinoma after only a six-week history of symptoms. This mode of initial presentation is rare for this tumor type.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anterior Chamber / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures