Isra Mohammed Osman Sid Ahmed*

Department of Orbit and Ocular Oncology, Alzarga Eye Center, Sudan

*Corresponding Author: Isra Mohammed Osman Sid Ahmed, Department of Orbit and Ocular Oncology, Alzarga Eye Center, Sudan.

Received: January 19, 2024; Published: March 11, 2024

Abstract

Background: Conjunctival lesions may look similar clinically, but the histopathological examination always reveal variety of diagnoses. While more than 90% of conjunctival lesions are benign, the remaining malignant lesions would carry a threat to vision and may be life if left untreated [1]. Between the two ends of the spectrum lie pre-malignant conditions which are still a source of concern for the ophthalmologist and the patients [2]. Early diagnosis and a high index of suspicion would save more and more eyes.

Objective: To determine the histopathological features of conjunctival lesions in Sudan.

Participants: Patients presented with conjunctival lesion and underwent surgical biopsy in the study period.

Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive analytical study.

Results: The total of the study population was 101 patients. 64 (63.4%) of them were males and 37 were females. The oldest patient was 90 years old while the youngest was only 4 years old. From the 101 patients, 36 (35.6%) were diagnosed as conjunctival intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN). 28 (27.7%) patients were diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. 11 (10.9%) patients were diagnosed with ptreguim, one of them had ptreguim with severe dysplasia. 5 (4.9%) patients were diagnosed with nevus, one of them was severe dysplastic junctional nevus.

Keywords: Conjunctival Lesions; Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Citation

Citation: Isra Mohammed Osman Sid Ahmed. “Conjunctival Lesions: A Study of Histopathological Pattern in an Ophthalmology Tertiary Care Centre".Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 7.4 (2024): 15-18.

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