Cytomorphological Spectrum of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Elderly Age Group and Its Clinicopathological Correlation

Background: Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) encompasses a range of dysplastic changes from mild dysplasia to invasive carcinoma. This research aims to elucidate the cytomorphological spectrum of OSSN in the elderly age group and correlate these findings with clinical and pathological featur...

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Main Authors: Anju Singh, Ankita Sharma, Shivi Srivastava, Akarshi Jaiswal, Kekhrieneinuo Mere, Heena Dixit, Ashish Mahobia
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-08-01
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_410_24
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author Anju Singh
Ankita Sharma
Shivi Srivastava
Akarshi Jaiswal
Kekhrieneinuo Mere
Heena Dixit
Ashish Mahobia
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Ankita Sharma
Shivi Srivastava
Akarshi Jaiswal
Kekhrieneinuo Mere
Heena Dixit
Ashish Mahobia
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description Background: Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) encompasses a range of dysplastic changes from mild dysplasia to invasive carcinoma. This research aims to elucidate the cytomorphological spectrum of OSSN in the elderly age group and correlate these findings with clinical and pathological features. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on elderly patients (>60 years) diagnosed with OSSN over a 5 year period. Cytological and histopathological findings were analyzed and correlated with clinical data. Results: The cytomorphological spectrum of OSSN in the elderly age group exhibited a broad range of cellular changes, from mild dysplasia to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. The predominant cytological features included increased nuclear–cytoplasmic ratio, pleomorphism, and abnormal mitotic figures. Clinically, OSSN presented most commonly as a unilateral conjunctival mass with a history of chronic irritation. Histopathologically, there was a significant correlation between the degree of dysplasia and the depth of invasion (P < 0.05). Conclusion: This research highlights the diverse cytomorphological spectrum of OSSN in the elderly age groups and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive clinicopathological correlation for accurate diagnosis and management. The predominant cytological features observed, including increased nuclear–cytoplasmic ratio, pleomorphism, and abnormal mitotic figures, reflect the underlying dysplastic alterations and provide valuable insights into the diagnosis and the classification of OSSN. Further studies are warranted to explore the potential role of impression cytology in the diagnosis and management of OSSN and to evaluate the efficacy of different treatment modalities in the elderly age group.
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spelling doaj-art-a6d6186d7db642329ae96a849a002d8a2025-08-20T01:48:10ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0976-48790975-74062024-08-0116Suppl 3S2624S262710.4103/jpbs.jpbs_410_24Cytomorphological Spectrum of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Elderly Age Group and Its Clinicopathological CorrelationAnju SinghAnkita SharmaShivi SrivastavaAkarshi JaiswalKekhrieneinuo MereHeena DixitAshish MahobiaBackground: Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) encompasses a range of dysplastic changes from mild dysplasia to invasive carcinoma. This research aims to elucidate the cytomorphological spectrum of OSSN in the elderly age group and correlate these findings with clinical and pathological features. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on elderly patients (>60 years) diagnosed with OSSN over a 5 year period. Cytological and histopathological findings were analyzed and correlated with clinical data. Results: The cytomorphological spectrum of OSSN in the elderly age group exhibited a broad range of cellular changes, from mild dysplasia to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. The predominant cytological features included increased nuclear–cytoplasmic ratio, pleomorphism, and abnormal mitotic figures. Clinically, OSSN presented most commonly as a unilateral conjunctival mass with a history of chronic irritation. Histopathologically, there was a significant correlation between the degree of dysplasia and the depth of invasion (P < 0.05). Conclusion: This research highlights the diverse cytomorphological spectrum of OSSN in the elderly age groups and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive clinicopathological correlation for accurate diagnosis and management. The predominant cytological features observed, including increased nuclear–cytoplasmic ratio, pleomorphism, and abnormal mitotic figures, reflect the underlying dysplastic alterations and provide valuable insights into the diagnosis and the classification of OSSN. Further studies are warranted to explore the potential role of impression cytology in the diagnosis and management of OSSN and to evaluate the efficacy of different treatment modalities in the elderly age group.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_410_24clinicopathological correlationcytomorphologydysplasiaelderlyocular surface squamous neoplasia
spellingShingle Anju Singh
Ankita Sharma
Shivi Srivastava
Akarshi Jaiswal
Kekhrieneinuo Mere
Heena Dixit
Ashish Mahobia
Cytomorphological Spectrum of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Elderly Age Group and Its Clinicopathological Correlation
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
clinicopathological correlation
cytomorphology
dysplasia
elderly
ocular surface squamous neoplasia
title Cytomorphological Spectrum of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Elderly Age Group and Its Clinicopathological Correlation
title_full Cytomorphological Spectrum of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Elderly Age Group and Its Clinicopathological Correlation
title_fullStr Cytomorphological Spectrum of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Elderly Age Group and Its Clinicopathological Correlation
title_full_unstemmed Cytomorphological Spectrum of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Elderly Age Group and Its Clinicopathological Correlation
title_short Cytomorphological Spectrum of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Elderly Age Group and Its Clinicopathological Correlation
title_sort cytomorphological spectrum of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in elderly age group and its clinicopathological correlation
topic clinicopathological correlation
cytomorphology
dysplasia
elderly
ocular surface squamous neoplasia
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_410_24
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