Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the limbus: case report.
Limbal squamous cell carcinoma is uncommon worldwide. Its early stages of presentation may look like the commoner limbal mass, pterygium. We report a case of invasive squamous cell carcinoma which was initially diagnosed as inflamed pterygium. A high index of suspicion is required to prevent delay in the diagnosis of an invasive condition that can destroy the eye completely. Treatment modalities are reviewed.
Olasode
B J
BJ
Department of Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife.
Bankole
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Adeoye
A O
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D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D003230:Conjunctival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D003972:Diathermy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011625:Pterygium / Q000175:diagnosis