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Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in an Anophthalmic Socket 60 Years after Enucleation

  • Edgar M. Espana
  • , Mark Levine
  • , Lynn Schoenfield
  • , Arun D. Singh

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Abstract

Ocular surface squamous cell neoplasia in an anophthalmic socket is an exceptionally rare occurrence. We report a 62-year-old white man who had his left eye enucleated at age 2 and developed an invasive squamous cell carcinoma 60 years later. He received multiple treatments, including excisional biopsy, topical mitomycin C chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and finally exenteration. We review the literature to evaluate the clinical characteristics, time of onset following enucleation, treatment, and outcome of previously reported cases. Our case emphasizes the importance of a thorough examination of the anophthalmic socket, including upper and lower lid eversion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)539-543
Number of pages5
JournalSurvey of Ophthalmology
Volume56
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2011

Keywords

  • Anophthalmic socket
  • Neoplasia
  • Ocular surface

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