Primary Conjunctival Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking an Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a Young Adult Filipino: A Case Report and Literature Review
Conclusion: Primary BCC of the conjunctiva is rarely encountered, especially in young individuals, mimicking squamous neoplasia both in morphology and histopathology. Therefore, this should be considered in the differential diagnosis of OSSN. Immunostaining is crucial in differentiating between the...
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| description | Conclusion: Primary BCC of the conjunctiva is rarely encountered, especially in young individuals, mimicking squamous neoplasia both in morphology and histopathology. Therefore, this should be considered in the differential diagnosis of OSSN. Immunostaining is crucial in differentiating between the two conditions and confirming the diagnosis. In most cases, wide surgical excision is sufficient. In addition, adjuvant therapies may be beneficial in preventing tumor recurrence. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-512833992d114b4c9eac7fafbf4ee9ae2025-08-20T02:05:17ZengWileyCase Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine2090-67302024-01-01202410.1155/2024/3113342Primary Conjunctival Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking an Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a Young Adult Filipino: A Case Report and Literature ReviewLorenz Jacob Mangahas0Rowena Wea Reyes1Richmond Siazon2Department of OphthalmologyDepartment of LaboratoriesDepartment of OphthalmologyConclusion: Primary BCC of the conjunctiva is rarely encountered, especially in young individuals, mimicking squamous neoplasia both in morphology and histopathology. Therefore, this should be considered in the differential diagnosis of OSSN. Immunostaining is crucial in differentiating between the two conditions and confirming the diagnosis. In most cases, wide surgical excision is sufficient. In addition, adjuvant therapies may be beneficial in preventing tumor recurrence.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/3113342 |
| spellingShingle | Lorenz Jacob Mangahas Rowena Wea Reyes Richmond Siazon Primary Conjunctival Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking an Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a Young Adult Filipino: A Case Report and Literature Review Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine |
| title | Primary Conjunctival Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking an Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a Young Adult Filipino: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_full | Primary Conjunctival Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking an Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a Young Adult Filipino: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | Primary Conjunctival Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking an Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a Young Adult Filipino: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Primary Conjunctival Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking an Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a Young Adult Filipino: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_short | Primary Conjunctival Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking an Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in a Young Adult Filipino: A Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_sort | primary conjunctival basal cell carcinoma mimicking an ocular surface squamous neoplasia in a young adult filipino a case report and literature review |
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