Conjunctival Tumors: Examination Techniques

Jacob Pe’er, Shahar Frenkel

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Abstract

Conjunctival and corneal tumors are usually detected at a relatively early stage because they are so readily visible. Slit-lamp examination by an experienced ophthalmologist can usually provide a reliable diagnosis. All lesions, including their margins, should be documented photographically. Ancillary studies, such as high-frequency ultrasound, anterior-segment optical coherence tomography, and confocal microscopy, are being performed more widely. Definitive diagnosis of an ocular surface tumor may require histology, usually with immunohistochemistry. In recent years, genetic testing of the excised tissue has been performed in some centers. The scope of sentinel lymph node biopsy requires further investigation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationClinical Ophthalmic Oncology
Subtitle of host publicationConjunctival Tumors, Fourth Edition
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9783031724435
ISBN (Print)9783031724428
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2025
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anterior-segment OCT
  • Confocal microscopy
  • Conjunctival tumors
  • Excisional biopsy
  • Histopathological diagnosis
  • Incisional biopsy
  • Map biopsy
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Slit-lamp examination
  • Ultrasound biomicroscopy

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Immunology and Microbiology

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