Tumors of the cornea and conjunctiva
Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 13, 2026

Implantation and Evaluation of Melanoma in the Murine Choroid via Optical Coherence Tomography
Published on: December 2, 2022
1Montgomery Eye Pathology Laboratory, BT428 Emory Eye Center, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
Abstract:
This article reviews the literature published in 1996 regarding conjunctival and corneal tumors. There is an increased incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva in patients with HIV infection, especially in young individuals and Africans. Presumed causative factors for conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma include ultraviolet light, HIV infection, human papillomavirus and other unknown factors. Metastatic tumors to the conjunctiva appear at an advanced stage of the disease, and metastases to the conjunctiva are a poor prognostic sign for survival. Reviews of premalignant lesions of the conjunctiva, including diagnosis, treatment, and recurrence, are discussed. Spindle cell and mucoepidermoid variants of squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva have a worse prognosis for intraocular extension compared with usual conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma.
More Related Videos
06:15Anterior High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Monitoring of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
Published on: August 9, 2024
04:48Establishing a Severe Corneal Inflammation Model in Rats Based on Corneal Epithelium Curettage Combined with Corneal Sutures
Published on: November 22, 2024
Related Concept Videos
The Tumor Microenvironment
The Retinoblastoma Gene
The first-ever tumor suppressor gene called Rb was identified in retinoblastoma - a rare eye tumor in children. In inherited forms of the disease, a child inherits one defective copy of the Rb gene, which predisposes them to retinoblastoma. However,...
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Gram-positive Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. are responsible for many of the most common skin infections. However, many...
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...
Glaucoma: Overview
Microbiome of the Eye