EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology
Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Category: Oculoplastics
Diagnosis: ectropion of lower lid due to squamous cell carcinoma of tarsal conjunctiva

Image Comments:
Biopsy demonstrated squamous cell carcinoma of conjunctiva.Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common epithelial malignancy of the conjunctiva. Basal cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva rarely occurs. This case is definitely one for an experienced and skilled oculoplastic surgeon.



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