Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma
Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
A low-grade squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the conjunctiva. It is the most common primary malignant tumor that arises from the conjunctiva. It usually affects older white males. Excessive exposure to sunlight is a risk factor. Patients may present with a mass, red eye, or pain.
Also known as conjunctiva epidermoid carcinoma, conjunctiva squamous cell carcinoma, conjunctival epidermoid carcinoma, conjunctival squamous cell cancer, conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma, epidermoid carcinoma of conjunctiva, epidermoid carcinoma of the conjunctiva, squamous cell carcinoma of conjunctiva, squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Camera-type eye | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Conjunctiva | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Conjunctiva | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ocular adnexa | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |