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  • Oncology
  • Virology

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  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known cause of squamous cell carcinoma in various body parts.
  • Its role in ocular squamous neoplasms, especially conjunctival lesions, is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on HPV's involvement in ocular lesion pathophysiology.
  • To clarify HPV's role in conjunctival squamous papillomas, pterygium, and ocular surface squamous neoplasia.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed.
  • English-language articles were reviewed to gather relevant data.

Main Results:

  • Low-risk HPV types 6 and 11 are implicated in a subset of conjunctival squamous papillomas.
  • Evidence suggests HPV may act as a cofactor, alongside UV radiation or HIV, in pterygium and ocular surface squamous neoplasia development.

Conclusions:

  • HPV, particularly types 6 and 11, plays a role in specific conjunctival neoplasms.
  • Further research is needed to fully define HPV's role in other ocular surface squamous lesions.