Title of article :
Metastatic Squamous Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the conjunctiva
Author/Authors :
Alkatan, Hind M. King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital - Pathology Laboratory Medicine Department, Saudi Arabia , Al-Motlak, Mohammed A. King Saud University - Ophthalmology Residency Training Program, Saudi Arabia , Al-Shedoukhy, Ahlam Abdullah King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC) is one of the important ocular surface tumors. It is thought to be more advanced in this part of the world such as in Saudi Arabia. The Squamous Spindle Cell Carcinoma (SSCC) is a more aggressive variant. A single case of spindle squamous cell carcinoma tumor-related death due to bone and lung metastasis has been reported in Sweden in 1995. We are reporting a similar case of SSCC of the conjunctiva with eventual death because of bilateral lung metastasis in our area. Proper identification of this type of tumor by ocular pathologists and the need for future detailed clinicopathologic studies on CSCC in Saudi Arabia is emphasized.
Keywords :
Metastasis , Squamous Spindle Cell Carcinoma , Conjunctiva
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
