Title of article :
Bilateral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Right Nasal and Left Temporal Conjunctiva
Author/Authors :
Behrouz Heydari, Department of Ophthalmology - Valiasr Hospital - Birjand University of Medical Sciences , Yaghoubi, Gholamhossein Department of Ophthalmology - Valiasr Hospital - Birjand University of Medical Sciences , Yaghoubi, Mohammad Ali Resident in Internal Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Purpose: To describe a case of bilateral squamous cell carcinoma in right nasal and left temporal
conjunctiva, simulating bilateral pterygium
Case report: A reddish fibrovascular pterygium-like lesion was observed in the nasal side of bulbar
conjunctiva on the right eye and temporal conjunctiva of the left eye. Medical examination did not
reveal any coexistent malignancy elsewhere. Excisional biopsy showed squamous cell carcinoma
(SCC) insitu. Topical mitomycin C (0.02%) one drop 4 times daily was applied postoperatively. The
outcome of the treatment was excellent.
Conclusion: Bilateral pterygium-like lesion especially in the exposed area of conjunctiva to sunlight
may be a malignant lesion; so early excisional biopsy with supplement of mitomycin C results in
long time relief without systemic involvement or recurrences.
Keywords :
Risk Factors , Treatment , Bilateral Conjunctiva Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
