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Kato JM, Ballalai PL, de Lima PP, Santo RM. Efficacy and safety of topical 0.5% 5-Fluorouracil as primary treatment of ocular surface squamous neoplasia. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2024:S0008-4182(24)00101-7. [PMID: 38631493 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of topical 0.5% 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) as a primary therapy of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). DESIGN Retrospective study. PARTICIPANTS Patients with clinically suspected OSSN referred to a Brazilian tertiary health center between October 2015 and December 2022. METHODS After diagnostic confirmation of OSSN with exfoliative cytology, 0.5% 5-FU was administered topically 4 times daily for 2 weeks followed by a pause of 2 weeks. RESULTS A total of 54 patients were included in this study, 32 males (59.3%), mean age of 62.9 years old. Complete resolution of OSSN was achieved in 70.4%. The median number of cycles was 2 (range 1-5). Side effects were reported in 35.2%, which included eyelid erythema, conjunctival hyperemia, and punctal stenosis. None of the patients stopped treatment due to adverse effects. Patients who had partial response to 0.5% 5-FU had complementary treatment with surgery, Mitomycin-C and/or Interferon ⍺2b. Overall recurrence was 14.8%. Median follow-up was 14 months (range 2-92 months). In a multivariate Cox regression analysis, the risk of relapse was 84% lower in patients who had complete response to 0.5% 5-FU (p = 0.018). CONCLUSION Topical 0.5% 5-FU may be considered a safe and effective primary therapy for OSSN, with a low rate of side effects.
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- Juliana Mika Kato
- Hospital das Clínicas HC-FMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil..
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- Hospital das Clínicas HC-FMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital das Clínicas HC-FMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Gleber-Netto FO, Nagarajan P, Sagiv O, Pickering CR, Gross N, Ning J, Yeshi MM, Mitku Y, Tetzlaff MT, Esmaeli B. Histologic and Genomic Analysis of Conjunctival SCC in African and American Cohorts Reveal UV Light and HPV Signatures and High Tumor Mutation Burden. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2024; 65:24. [PMID: 38597722 PMCID: PMC11008748 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.65.4.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Purpose Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (conjSCC) is more prevalent and aggressive in sub-Saharan African countries compared with the rest of the world. This study aims to compare the genomic, immunophenotypic, and histologic features between patients from the United States and Ethiopia, to identify etiopathogenic mechanisms and unveil potential treatment strategies. Methods We compared histologic features and mutational profiles using whole exome sequencing, high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) status, PD-L1 expression, and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in conjSCC tumors of patients from Ethiopia (ETH; n = 25) and the United States (from MD Anderson [the MDA cohort]; n = 29). Genomic alterations were compared with SCCs from other anatomic sites using data from The Cancer Genome Atlas. Results Solar elastosis was seen in 78% of ETH and 10% of MDA samples. Thicker tumors had higher density of CD8+ and CD3+ cells. HPV status was similar between the cohorts (ETH = 21% and MDA = 28%). The mean tumor mutation burden (TMB) was significantly higher in conjSCC (3.01/Mb, log10) and cutaneous SCC compared other SCC subtypes. ETH samples had higher TMB compared to the MDA cohort (3.34 vs. 2.73). Mutations in genes associated with ultraviolet light (UV) signature were most frequently encountered (SBS7b = 74% and SBS7a = 72%), with higher prevalence in the ETH cohort, whereas SBS2 and SBS13 signatures were more common among MDA HPV+ conjSCCs. Conclusions Our findings suggest that UV exposure may play a major role in conjSCC, with a higher prevalence in the ETH cohort compared with the MDA cohort, where HPV also contributes.
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- Frederico O. Gleber-Netto
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
- The Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Orbital Oncology and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
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De Arrigunaga S, Wall S, Theotoka D, Friehmann A, Camacho M, Dubovy S, Galor A, Karp CL. Chronic inflammation as a proposed risk factor for ocular surface squamous neoplasia. Ocul Surf 2024; 33:1-10. [PMID: 38432640 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2024.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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PURPOSE Chronic inflammation is a predisposing factor for metaplastic changes and ultimately dysplasia. We describe cases of OSSN occurring in the setting of chronic ocular surface inflammation. METHODS Sixteen eyes from 14 individuals were included from one ocular oncology clinic between 2010 and 2023. Patients presented with ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) in the setting of chronic inflammation. The diagnosis of OSSN was made using anterior segment high-resolution optical coherence tomography (HR-OCT) and confirmed by histopathological analysis in all cases. RESULTS Median age on presentation was 61 [IQR 47.5-69.2] years. Eleven (86%) individuals were male and five (36%) identified as White Hispanic. Ten eyes were referred with ocular surface diagnoses including pannus (n = 4), scarring (n = 3), pterygium (n = 2), and herpetic keratitis (n = 1). Only six eyes were referred as possible neoplasia. All individuals had a history of ocular surface inflammation. The most common inflammatory conditions were ocular rosacea (seven individuals) and atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) (five individuals). Two individuals were found to have bilateral OSSN, one in the setting of ocular rosacea and the other in the setting of AKC. All 16 eyes from 14 individuals were suspected to have OSSN based on HR-OCT findings which guided the location of the incisional biopsies that subsequently confirmed histopathological diagnosis in all cases. CONCLUSION OSSN may arise in the setting of chronic inflammation on the ocular surface. Identification of the tumor can be challenging in these cases, and HR-OCT can be a key diagnostic tool in detecting OSSN.
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- Sofia De Arrigunaga
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, 40 Temple Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, 40 Temple Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel; Sackler faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Florida Lions Ocular Pathology Laboratory, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA; Florida Lions Ocular Pathology Laboratory, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.
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Musa M, Chukwuyem E, Ojo OM, Topah EK, Spadea L, Salati C, Gagliano C, Zeppieri M. Unveiling Ocular Manifestations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1047. [PMID: 38398361 PMCID: PMC10889738 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13041047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disorder characterized by immune dysregulation and multi-organ involvement. In this concise brief review, we highlight key insights into Ocular Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), an intricate autoimmune disorder with diverse organ involvement. Emphasizing the formation of autoantibodies and immune complex deposition, we delve into the inflammation and damage affecting ocular structures. Clinical presentations, ranging from mild dry eye syndrome to severe conditions like retinal vasculitis, necessitate a comprehensive diagnostic approach, including clinical exams, serological testing, and imaging studies. Differential diagnosis involves distinguishing SLE-related ocular manifestations from other autoimmune and non-inflammatory ocular conditions. The multidisciplinary management approach, involving rheumatologists, ophthalmologists, and immunologists, tailors treatment based on ocular involvement severity, encompassing corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, and biologics. Follow-up is crucial for monitoring disease progression and treatment response. Future perspectives revolve around advancing molecular understanding, refining diagnostic tools, and exploring targeted therapies. Novel research areas include genetic factors, microbiome composition, and biotechnology for tailored and effective SLE ocular treatments.
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- Mutali Musa
- Department of Optometry, University of Benin, Benin City 300238, Nigeria;
- Centre for Sight Africa, Onitsha 434112, Nigeria
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- School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria
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- Department of Optometry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano 700006, Nigeria
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- Eye Clinic, Policlinico Umberto I, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00142 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna “Kore”, Piazza Dell’Università, 94100 Enna, Italy
- Eye Clinic, Catania University San Marco Hospital, Viale Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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Shahraki K, Shahraki K, Ghasemi Boroumand P, Sheervalilou R. Promotor methylation in ocular surface squamous neoplasia development: epigenetics implications in molecular diagnosis. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2023; 23:753-769. [PMID: 37493058 DOI: 10.1080/14737159.2023.2240238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cancer is heavily influenced by epigenetic mechanisms that include DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNA. A considerable proportion of human malignancies are believed to be associated with global DNA hypomethylation, with localized hypermethylation at promoters of certain genes. AREA COVERED The present review aims to emphasize on recent investigations on the epigenetic landscape of ocular surface squamous neoplasia, that could be targeted/explored using novel approaches such as personalized medicine. EXPERT OPINION While the former is thought to contribute to genomic instability, promoter-specific hypermethylation might facilitate tumorigenesis by silencing tumor suppressor genes. Ocular surface squamous neoplasia, the most prevalent type of ocular surface malignancy, is suggested to be affected by epigenetic mechanisms, as well. Although the exact role of epigenetics in ocular surface squamous neoplasia has mostly been unexplored, recent findings have greatly contributed to our understanding regarding this pathology of the eye.
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- Kourosh Shahraki
- Ocular Tissue Engineering Research Center, Ophthalmic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Ophthalmology, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
- Cornea Department, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT, Head and Neck Research Center and Department, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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Yin G, Gendler S, Teichman J. Ocular surface squamous neoplasia in a patient following oral steroids for contralateral necrotising scleritis. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e253300. [PMID: 36521875 PMCID: PMC9756198 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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A male patient in his 70s presented with left eye necrotising scleritis. His ocular history was significant for pterygium excision with mitomycin C 3 months prior in the affected eye, open-angle glaucoma, nuclear sclerosis cataract and previous sixth cranial nerve palsy. Scleral culture was negative and blood work was positive for rheumatoid factor and HLA-B27. The patient was treated for necrotising scleritis with oral doxycycline, vitamin C, ranitidine and prednisone with gradual taper over 45 days. Two months after initiating treatment, his necrotising scleritis achieved complete resolution; however, a new-onset ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) was identified at the temporal limbus of the contralateral eye. He was treated with topical interferon alpha-2b 1 million IU qid and achieved complete resolution after 4 months. The case highlights both the acute precipitation of OSSN following oral steroids and a sight-threatening complication following pterygium excision.
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- Grace Yin
- Department of Public and Primary Care, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
- Queen's University School of Medicine, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Ramberg IMS. Human papillomavirus-related neoplasia of the ocular adnexa. Acta Ophthalmol 2022; 100 Suppl 272:3-33. [PMID: 36203222 PMCID: PMC9827891 DOI: 10.1111/aos.15244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are involved in approximately 5% of solid cancers worldwide. The mucosotropic genotypes infect the stratified epithelium of various locations, where persistent infection may lead to invasive carcinomas. While the causative role of HPV in certain anogenital and head and neck carcinomas is well established, the role of HPV in carcinomas arising in the mucosal membranes of the ocular adnexal tissue (the lacrimal drainage system and the conjunctiva) has been a topic of great uncertainty. Therefore, we conducted a series of studies to assess the correlation between HPV and carcinomas arising in the mucosa of the ocular adnexal tissue and characterize the clinical, histopathological, and genomic features of the tumors in the context of HPV status in a Danish nationwide cohort. We collected clinical and histopathological data and tumor specimens from patients with carcinomas of the conjunctiva and the lacrimal drainage system, and their potential precursors, identified in Danish nationwide registries. The HPV status of the tumors was determined by the combined use of HPV DNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR), HPV E6/E7 mRNA in-situ hybridization, and p16 immunohistochemistry. The genomic profile was investigated by high-throughput DNA sequencing targeting 523 cancer-relevant genes. The literature to date on carcinomas of the lacrimal drainage system and the conjunctiva was summarized. In the Danish cohort, 67% of all carcinomas of the lacrimal drainage system and 21% of all conjunctival carcinomas were HPV-positive. HPV16 was the most frequently implicated genotype. A full-thickness expression of the viral oncogenes E6 and E7 was evident in almost all HPV DNA-positive cases. The HPV-positive carcinomas of the conjunctiva and the lacrimal drainage system shared histopathological and genomic features distinct from their HPV-negative counterparts. The HPV-positive carcinomas were characterized by a non-keratinizing morphology, p16 overexpression, high transcriptional activity of HPV E6/E7, and frequent pathogenic variants in the PI3K-AKT signaling cascade. In contrast, the HPV-negative carcinomas were characterized by a keratinizing morphology, lack of p16 and E6/E7 expression, and frequent somatic pathogenic variants in TP53, CDKN2A, and RB1. Among the patients with conjunctival tumors, HPV positivity was associated with a younger age at diagnosis and a higher risk of recurrence. In conclusion, the results support an etiological role of HPV in a subset of conjunctival and LDS carcinomas and their precursor lesions. Our investigations have shown that the HPV-positive carcinomas of the ocular adnexa share genomic and phenotypic characteristics with HPV-positive carcinomas of other anatomical locations. Therefore, these patients may be eligible for inclusion in future basket trials and future treatment regimens tailored to the more frequently occurring HPV-positive carcinomas of other locations. Future research will further elucidate the diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive role of HPV in these carcinomas.
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Henn ML, Grumann A, Silva TMDD. Análise do perfil clínico de pacientes portadores de neoplasia ocular escamosa atendidos em hospital referência de oculoplástica. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE OFTALMOLOGIA 2022. [DOI: 10.37039/1982.8551.20220055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Geng W, Wang JS, Shi BJ, Xie HT, Zhang MC. Topical Chemotherapy for Treating Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia with a Combination of Interferon α-2b and 5-Fluorouracil. Ophthalmol Ther 2022; 11:1563-1576. [PMID: 35704159 PMCID: PMC9253210 DOI: 10.1007/s40123-022-00535-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction This study evaluated the efficacy of combined interferon α-2b (IFNα2b) and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) as primary treatment for ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). Methods In this retrospective study, 27 eyes with OSSN followed by topical application of combined IFNα2b and 5-FU were examined. Reported outcome measures were tumor response, visual acuity, time to complete resolution, recurrence and treatment complications. Results Twenty-six patients (17 male, 9 female) had a mean age of 63.9 (median, 67; range 22–83) years. Complete tumor response was observed in 24 eyes (88.9%). Three eyes (11.1%) showed partial response to the chemotherapy agents and later underwent surgical tumor removal. The median time to complete resolution was 6 (mean, 6.1; range, 3–11) weeks. Of these, the patients received between one to three cycles of 5-FU therapy (median, 2; mean, 1.8). Complications noted were transient irritation at 5-FU cycle (11 eyes, 40.7%). There was no tumor recurrence at mean follow-up of 16.1 (median, 12; range 6–38) months. Conclusions Combination therapy of IFNα2b and 5-FU was a safe and effective treatment, inducing a short duration of administration and low recurrence rate for OSSN. Trial Registration Retrospectively registered, UHCT22048.
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- Wen Geng
- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Vempuluru VS, Indusekhar H, Mohamed A, Kaliki S. Metastatic conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma: a study of 5 patients. Int Ophthalmol 2022; 42:3097-3108. [PMID: 35524835 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-022-02309-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the risk factors, clinical features, management, and outcomes in patients with metastatic conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (mcSCC). METHODS Retrospective comparative study. RESULTS Of the 1192 cases with ocular surface squamous neoplasia during the study period, 654 (55%) patients were biopsied and 223 (19%) had invasive squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). Of these 223 patients with cSCC, locoregional metastasis developed in 4 (2%) and distant metastasis in 1 (0.4%) patient. Mean age at diagnosis of OSSN was 48 years (median, 40 years; range 35-74 years). Tumors belonged to T2 (n = 2; 40%) and T4a (n = 3; 60%) at presentation. Primary treatment modalities included topical and subconjunctival interferon α 2B immunotherapy (n = 2; 40%), extended enucleation (n = 1; 20%) and orbital exenteration (n = 2; 40%). Metastases were noted after a mean period of 22 months of onset of primary tumor (median, 18 months; range 2-46 months). Death from metastatic disease occurred in all patients over a mean follow-up period of 21 months (median, 11 months; range 1-46 months). Bivariate regression analysis revealed smoking (p = 0.037, Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.13), tumor thickness ≥ 5 mm (p = 0.015, OR = 17.78), orbital invasion (p = 0.018, OR = 1.00), and poor histopathological differentiation (p = 0.031, OR = 10.44) to be significant risk factors for mcSCC. CONCLUSION Metastatic disease in cSCC is rare and risk factors for metastasis include smoking, thicker tumors, orbital tumor extension, and poor tumor differentiation. mcSCC is associated with high mortality.
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- Vijitha S Vempuluru
- Operation Eyesight, Universal Institute for Eye Cancer (VSV, SK), L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India
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- Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences (HI), L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Ophthalmic Biophysics Laboratory (AM), L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Operation Eyesight, Universal Institute for Eye Cancer (VSV, SK), L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034, India.
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Helayel HB, Fairaq R, Al Najashi AA, AlMutlak M. Treatment challenges associated with a superiorly located bulbar conjunctival mass—case report and review of the literature. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2022; 25:101304. [PMID: 35128156 PMCID: PMC8807977 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Purpose This report describes a recurrent case of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in a middle-aged and immunocompetent patient. Observations The summary of clinical presentation, workup, and medical and surgical intervention are described, followed by a brief overview of the treatment challenges associated with superiorly located conjunctival lesions. Conclusions In cases where topical chemotherapeutic drops cannot penetrate the lesion, the location of conjunctival lesions can sometimes pose a challenge. Hence, injections in such cases might be preferred. However, histopathology still plays a significant role in achieving a definitive diagnosis.
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Kaliki S, Vempuluru VS, Ghose N, Gunda S, Vithalani NM, Sultana S, Ganguly A, Bejjanki KM, Jakati S, Mishra DK. Ocular surface squamous neoplasia in India: a study of 438 patients. Int Ophthalmol 2022; 42:1915-1926. [DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-02189-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Multani EK, Bajwa D, Multani PK, Nobakht E, Raj D, Paul RS, Paul RS. EYE DISEASE IN KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: CLINICAL CHALLENGES IN A UNIQUE PATIENT POPULATION. Surv Ophthalmol 2021; 67:1252-1269. [PMID: 34954092 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2021.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Eye disease is common among kidney transplant recipients and their management is challenging. Chronic kidney disease is associated with ocular complications, both independently and in the context of various systemic disorders. In addition, chronic immunosuppression predisposes kidney transplant recipients to an array of long-term ocular issues. This may be broadly categorized into infections, malignancies, and other immunosuppression-specific side effects. The interdependence of kidney disease, transplant pharmacotherapy and ocular health therefore requires a multispecialty approach. Although the kidney transplant population has grown along with the burden of associated oculopathies, systematic guidelines targeting this patient group are lacking. This evidenced-based narrative review summarizes the pertinent issues that may present in the ophthalmic and optometric clinical settings, with emphasis on collaborative management and directions for future research.
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- Eisha K Multani
- MY EYE DR OPTOMETRISTS LLC, 1330 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES
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- THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS, NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, ROYAL VICTORIA INFIRMARY, QUEEN VICTORIA ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE1 4LP, UNITED KINGDOM
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- INLAND VISION CENTER OPTOMETRY, 473 E CARNEGIE DR, SUITE 100, SAN BERNADINO, CA 92408
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- DIVISION OF KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2150 PENNSYVANIA AVENUE, SUITE 3-438, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES
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- DIVISION OF KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2150 PENNSYVANIA AVENUE, SUITE 3-438, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES
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- DIVISION OF KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2150 PENNSYVANIA AVENUE, SUITE 3-438, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES
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- DIVISION OF KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2150 PENNSYVANIA AVENUE, SUITE 3-438, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES.
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El-Hadad C, Rubin ML, Nagarajan P, Ford JR, Xu S, Ning J, Esmaeli B. Prognostic Factors for Orbital Exenteration, Local Recurrence, Metastasis, and Death From Disease in Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 37:262-268. [PMID: 33009325 PMCID: PMC7865015 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000001798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Information regarding risk of metastasis and disease-related death (DD) from conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is relatively scarce. We explored prognostic factors for orbital exenteration, local recurrence, nodal metastasis, and DD in patients with conjunctival SCC. DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional study. METHODS All consecutive patients with conjunctival SCC treated by the senior author at MD Anderson Cancer Center during1999-2018 were included. Survival curves were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and survival differences were assessed using 2-sided log-rank tests. RESULTS The study included 44 patients (24 men, 20 women); median age was 64 years (range, 40-90). T categories at presentation were as follows: Tis, 20 patients; T2, 8; T3, 9; and T4, 7. Eighteen patients (41%) had tumors exclusively in the bulbar conjunctiva; 26(59%) had nonbulbar conjunctival involvement. The median follow-up time was 29.2 months (95% CI: 21.8-44.3). Orbital exenteration was performed in 10 cases (23%) and was associated with T3 or more advanced disease at presentation (p < 0.001). Seven patients developed local recurrence during follow up. History of organ transplant correlated with local recurrence and orbital exenteration (p < 0.01). Nodal metastasis was present in 1 patient at presentation and occurred in 3 patients during follow up, for an overall nodal metastasis rate of 9% (4/44). By end of follow up, 2 patients had died of disease, 4 had died of other causes, and 38 were alive with no evidence of disease. The results suggest that both orbital exenteration and nodal metastasis are independent variables associated with DD. CONCLUSIONS In patients with conjunctival SCC, orbital exenteration and nodal metastasis are associated with DD and organ transplantation is associated with orbital exenteration.
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- Christian El-Hadad
- Orbital Oncology and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Orbital Oncology and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Orbital Oncology and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Orbital Oncology and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Vempuluru VS, Pattnaik M, Ghose N, Kaliki S. Bilateral ocular surface squamous neoplasia: A study of 25 patients and review of literature. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:620-627. [PMID: 33818167 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211007109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the risk factors, clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of patients with bilateral ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). METHODS Retrospective case series. RESULTS Of the 25 patients with bilateral OSSN, the mean age at diagnosis of OSSN was 31 years (median, 24 years; range, 2-60 years). Risk factors for bilateral OSSN included xeroderma pigmentosum (n = 15, 60%), human immunodeficiency virus infection (n = 3, 12%), conjunctival xerosis (n = 1, 4%), and topical steroid use (n = 1, 4%). There were no identifiable ocular or systemic risk factors in 7 (28%) patients. Presentation was synchronous in 14 (56%) and metachronous in 11 (44%) patients. Tumor morphology was bilaterally similar in 12 (48%) patients. Histopathological examination (n = 36) revealed conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 1 in 4 (8%); grade 2 in 7 (14%); carcinoma in situ in 5 (10%), and invasive carcinoma in 20 (40%). Primary management of OSSN (n = 49) included excisional biopsy (n = 31, 62%), topical immunotherapy (IFN α2B) (n = 11; 22%), topical Mitomycin C (MMC) (n = 3, 6%), enucleation (n = 1, 2%), orbital exenteration (n = 2, 4%), and plaque brachytherapy (PBT) (n = 1, 2%). One patient was lost to follow-up after detection of tumor in the second eye. Recurrent tumors were noted in 16 (32%) eyes and binocular globe salvage was achieved in 16 (64%) patients at a mean follow up of 41 months (median 30 months; range, 1-164 months). CONCLUSION OSSN occurrence can be synchronous or metachronous. Meticulous examination of the fellow eye is important for an early diagnosis of OSSN.
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- Vijitha S Vempuluru
- Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Historically, conjunctival cancer has been associated with HIV particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The human papilloma virus (HPV) has been implicated as a potential causative agent without conclusive evidence. This review covers recent evidence of the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of conjunctival cancer in people living with HIV (PLWH). RECENT FINDINGS HIV infection has been attributed to 33% of squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva in sub-Saharan Africa. Although clear evidence of the effect of immunodeficiency on conjunctival cancer risk has been demonstrated, the role of HPV on conjunctival cancer development is still unclear. Biomarkers such as the p16 protein are not always indicative of HPV infection. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) might potentially be another infectious agent of interest in the development of conjunctival cancer. There is some evidence of increased conjunctival cancer recurrence post treatment as well as increased probability of metastasis in PLWH. SUMMARY Immunodeficiency increases the risk of conjunctival cancer in PLWH. Symptomatic screening of conjunctival cancer in PLWH should be encouraged. Research on HPV involvement should remain a priority and EBV considered as another etiologic agent of interest. More studies on treatment modalities in PLWH should be considered.
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- Mazvita Muchengeti
- National Cancer Registry, National Health Laboratory Service
- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern
- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, University of Basel, Basel
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- National Cancer Registry, National Health Laboratory Service
- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern
- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, University of Basel, Basel
- Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Diao Y, Li X, Huo Y, Li Z, Yang Q, Huang Y, Wang L. Epidemiological Analysis and Prognosis of Conjunctival Cancer in the Past Twenty Years: A Population-Based Retrospective Study Using SEER Data. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:1203938. [PMID: 32724792 PMCID: PMC7366169 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1203938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Epidemiological studies of malignant primary conjunctival tumors are rare. We extracted data pertaining to primary site-labeled conjunctival cancer patients present within the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database from 1992 to 2001 and from 2002 to 2011. The Kaplan-Meier approach was used for comparisons of overall survival (OS) between patients, while OS-related risk factors were identified via a Cox proportional hazards regression approach. We then constructed a nomogram that could be used to predict the 3- and 5-year OS, with the accuracy of this predictive model based on receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. We observed a significant reduction in age-adjusted incidence of conjunctival cancer in the 50-69-year-old age group of the 2002-2011 cohort relative to the 1992-2001 cohort (APC, P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in OS between the 1992-2001 and 2002-2011 conjunctival cancer patient cohorts. Being ≥30 years old (P < 0.05), male (P < 0.001), single (P < 0.05), divorced (P < 0.001), or widowed (P < 0.001) were all associated with an increased OS-related risk of primary conjunctival cancer (1992-2011). Our nomogram was able to accurately predict 3- and 5-year OS in conjunctival cancer patients. In verification mode, the 3-year area under the curve (AUC) was 0.697 and the 5-year AUC was 0.752. We found that age, sex, and marital status were all associated with primary conjunctival cancer survival. Our results further suggest that conjunctival cancer incidence and survival rates have been relatively stable over the last two decades, and using these data, we were able to generate a satisfactory risk prediction model for this disease.
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- Yumei Diao
- Department of Ophthalmology, The 1st Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The 1st Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The PLA Second Artillery General Hospital, Beijing 100088, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The 1st Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The 1st Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The 1st Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The 1st Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Kanaya R, Kase S, Ishijima K, Ishida S. Usefulness of Topical Interferon Alpha-2b Eye Drop as an Adjunctive Therapy Following Surgical Resection in Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia. In Vivo 2019; 33:2211-2215. [PMID: 31662558 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.11724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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AIM To report the clinical course of patients with ocular surface squamous neoplasia treated with topical interferon α-2b (IFNα-2b) after local excision of the tumor. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study enrolled four consecutive Japanese patients comprising one eye with conjunctival carcinoma in situ, and three eyes with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) diagnosed histopathologically. All of them initially visited Hokkaido University Hospital in 2016. After resecting the tumor tissues, topical IFNα-2b eye drops were given to the eye four times a day. This study retrospectively analyzed the ophthalmological and imaging findings before and after the surgery, based on the patients' medical records. RESULTS The mean follow-up duration was 37.8 months. All cases were males, and the mean age was 62.3 years. The tumor was located in the bulbar conjunctiva in three cases. Local pedunculated rotation flap, and free conjunctival flap were performed in one and two patients, respectively. In one case with SCC, the tumor involved the lower palpebral conjunctiva, already invading into the orbit at the first visit. The patient underwent extended resection of the lower lid, and reconstruction of the posterior lobe of the eyelid with Hughes flap. Cataract surgery was successfully conducted 18 months after tumor resection. All patients remain well without local recurrence or distant metastasis. CONCLUSION Topical IFNα-2b treatment contributed to suppression of tumor recurrence and improvement of quality of vision in patients after local resection of ocular surface squamous neoplasia.
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- Rina Kanaya
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Mirzayev I, Gündüz AK, Özalp Ateş FS, Özcan G, Işık MU. Factors affecting recurrence after surgical treatment in cases with ocular surface squamous neoplasia. Int J Ophthalmol 2019; 12:1426-1431. [PMID: 31544038 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2019.09.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate the risk factors leading to recurrence in patients with ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). METHODS The records of 112 patients with OSSN who underwent treatment and follow-up between February 1999 and August 2018 were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS Totally 67 patients (59.8%) were male and 45 patients (40.2%) were female. The mean age at presentation was 63.7y (range 22-87y). Partial lamellar scleroconjunctivectomy (PLSC) was performed in 105 (93.7%) cases and enucleation was performed in 7 (6.3%) cases due to bulbus invasion as the first step treatment. Treatments used in addition to PLSC included cryotherapy in 78 eyes (74.3%), alcohol epitheliectomy in 57 eyes (54.3%) for presence of corneal involvement, and amniotic membrane transplantation in 17 eyes (16.2%) for ocular surface reconstruction. Topical mitomycin C was used in 10 patients (9.5%) and strontium-90 (Str-90) treatment in 4 (3.8%) patients because surgical margins were tumor positive at the histopathological examination. Postoperative histopathologic diagnoses were squamous cell carcinoma (52 cases), carcinoma in situ (44 cases), moderate conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia (11 cases), and mild conjunctiva intraepithelial neoplasia (5 cases). At a mean follow-up of 20.1mo, tumor recurrence was observed in 21 (18.8%) cases. The rate of recurrence was found to be lower in cases that underwent supplemental cryotherapy compared to those that did not (P<0.001). There was no metastasis in any case. CONCLUSION In our series, the recurrence rate is 18.8% and overall globe salvage rate is 90.2% for OSSN at relatively short-term follow-up.
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- Ibadulla Mirzayev
- Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara 06620, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara 06620, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara 06620, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara 06620, Turkey
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CONTEXT - Human papillomavirus (HPV) has a well-known role in the pathogenesis of squamous cell carcinoma and precursor lesions of the cervix, anogenital region, and head and neck, but its role in the development of squamous neoplasms of the eye, particularly the conjunctiva, remains unclear. OBJECTIVE - To review recent evidence implicating HPV in the pathophysiology of ocular lesions. DATA SOURCES - Published articles obtained from a PubMed search of the English literature were the primary sources for this review. CONCLUSIONS - The low-risk HPV types 6 and 11 appear to play a role in the development of at least a subset of conjunctival squamous papillomas. The role of HPV in the pathogenesis of pterygium and ocular surface squamous neoplasia is less well defined. There is evidence to suggest that HPV may be a cofactor in the development of these lesions, acting in concert with ultraviolet radiation and/or human immunodeficiency virus infection in a subgroup of cases.
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- From the Department of Pathology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown
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A prospective study of the incidence, associations and outcomes of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in the United Kingdom. Eye (Lond) 2018; 33:283-294. [PMID: 30593587 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-018-0217-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe the incidence, associations and outcomes of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) in the United Kingdom. METHODS Prospective, observational study of every new case of OSSN reported via the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit reporting scheme over a 12-month period. Cases were followed up for 12 months. RESULTS The reported incidence of OSSN was 0.53 cases/million/year (conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia: 0.43 cases/million/year; squamous cell carcinoma: 0.08 cases/million/year). Eighty-five per cent of affected patients were male, 97% were Caucasian, and the mean age at presentation was 67.9 (±12.8) years. Information on potential underlying risk factors was frequently unknown. The most commonly affected sites were the limbus and the nasal and temporal bulbar conjunctivae. Most patients presented with a visual acuity of 6/9 or better, without symptoms of pain or visual loss. Excision (with or without additional treatment) was the most common first-line treatment and interferon (with or without additional treatment) was the most common second-line treatment, although management varied widely. Complications of treatment were rare but occasionally severe. Recurrence within 12 months of follow-up occurred in at least 6% of patients. CONCLUSION Although subject to reporting bias, these data suggest that there has not been a significant change in the incidence of OSSN in the United Kingdom, or its demographic profile, since 1996. The broad range of management approaches identified in this study reflect a lack of consensus as to the optimal referral and treatment pathways.
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Dhal U, Raju S, Singh AD, Mehta AC. "For your eyes only": ophthalmic complications following lung transplantation. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:6285-6297. [PMID: 30622804 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.09.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Ophthalmic complications in the lung transplant population are a little-known entity. It includes a spectrum of diseases ranging from infections such as cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, herpetic keratitis, Pseudallescheria boydii to non-infectious complications such as posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSCs), cyclosporine retinopathy, and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). These diseases can be attributed to high levels of immunosuppression, advanced age, and drug-specific side effects. Underlying comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus may also play a role in the pathogenesis. Patients can present with varied symptoms such as blurry vision, floaters or eye pain. Prompt diagnosis often requires a high index of suspicion. With increasing numbers of transplants being performed worldwide, it is imperative for the pulmonologist and transplant physician to recognize these often subtle symptoms. Any visual symptom should trigger an ophthalmological evaluation in order to manage these complications; some of which pose the risk of systemic dissemination and significant morbidity. The following article provides an in-depth review of the common presenting symptoms, treatments and recent advances related to common ophthalmic complications following lung transplantation. While this article focuses on the lung transplant sub-population, the authors would like to point out that some of these complications are shared by other solid-organ transplants as well, by virtue of their shared immunosuppressive therapies.
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- Udit Dhal
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Akron, OH, USA
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- Respiratory Institute, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Respiratory Institute, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Patel H, Jeang LJ, Shah A, Espana EM, Margo CE. Widespread Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia Treated with Topical Interferon Alpha-2b. Ocul Oncol Pathol 2018; 4:298-303. [PMID: 30320101 DOI: 10.1159/000486339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Revised: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Purpose To emphasize the importance of staging ocular surface squamous neoplasia when contemplating use of topical interferon alpha-2b alone. Cases Two patients with 360 degrees of limbal involvement. Results Two patients with in situ squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva and clinical involvement of the entire limbus were treated with topical interferon alpha-2b. Thorough examination and multiple biopsies excluded invasive disease. The patients had complete response to therapy. Conclusion Widespread intraepithelial squamous neoplasia involving the entire limbus can be successfully treated with topical therapies. Biopsy plays a role in excluding invasive disease. Interferon alpha-2b is a preferable agent to start with because it is well tolerated. Since long-term risks of recurrence are unknown, appropriate monitoring is essential.
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- Hershel Patel
- Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.,Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.,Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination and Incidence of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia. Int Ophthalmol Clin 2018; 57:57-74. [PMID: 27898614 DOI: 10.1097/iio.0000000000000157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Cicinelli MV, Marchese A, Bandello F, Modorati G. Clinical Management of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia: A Review of the Current Evidence. Ophthalmol Ther 2018; 7:247-262. [PMID: 30030703 PMCID: PMC6258579 DOI: 10.1007/s40123-018-0140-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is the most common non-pigmented malignancy of the ocular surface and is represented in a wide range of histologic diagnoses, ranging from mild epithelial dysplasia to invasive squamous carcinoma. Although surgical excision is still the gold standard for OSSN treatment, interest in conservative medical approaches is steadily growing. We have reviewed all of the literature on OSSN published in English in the MEDLINE database up to May 2018, using the keywords “ocular surface squamous neoplasia,” “squamous conjunctival carcinoma,” and “conjunctival carcinoma in situ,” with the aim to provide a comprehensive review of the most recent evidence on this distinct clinical entity.
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- Maria Vittoria Cicinelli
- Oncology Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University Vita-Salute-IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
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- Oncology Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University Vita-Salute-IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University Vita-Salute-IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University Vita-Salute-IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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Meel R, Dhiman R, Sen S, Kashyap S, Tandon R, Vanathi M. Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia with Intraocular Extension: Clinical and Ultrasound Biomicroscopic Findings. Ocul Oncol Pathol 2018; 5:122-127. [PMID: 30976591 DOI: 10.1159/000490251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 05/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose To study the clinical profile, ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) findings, and treatment outcome of ocular surface squamous neoplasia with intraocular extension (OSSN-IO). Methods It was a retrospective case series of 7 eyes of OSSN-IO treated at our center from March 2015 till December 2016. Results Mean age of presentation was 53 years. Clinical signs of intraocular involvement were evident in 3 cases (43%). In the remaining 4 cases (57%), it was diagnosed on UBM alone. Mean tumor height on UBM was 5.06 mm (6.6 mm for nodular and 3.8 mm for nodulo-ulcerative pattern). Of 7 cases, 2 were managed with exenteration, 4 cases with enucleation + limited excision ± external beam radiotherapy, and 1 was lost to follow-up. Complete regression was noted in 83% cases (5/6) and they remain disease free at a mean follow-up of 23.2 months. One case died of metastasis at 7 months. Histopathological examination showed well- to moderately differentiated tumor in all cases. Conclusions Use of UBM in high-risk OSSN cases may help pick up IO invasion. Tumors that are at high risk for IO invasion are thick nodular tumors (> 5 mm), tumors with nodular or ulcerative morphology, and those with prior surgical intervention.
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- Rachna Meel
- Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology Services, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology Services, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Ocular Pathology Services, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Ocular Pathology Services, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology Services, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology Services, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Rathi SG, Ganguly Kapoor A, Kaliki S. Ocular surface squamous neoplasia in HIV-infected patients: current perspectives. HIV AIDS-RESEARCH AND PALLIATIVE CARE 2018; 10:33-45. [PMID: 29559813 PMCID: PMC5857154 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s120517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) refers to a spectrum of conjunctival and corneal epithelial tumors including dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, and invasive carcinoma. In this article, we discuss the current perspectives of OSSN associated with HIV infection, focusing mainly on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of these tumors in patients with HIV. Upsurge in the incidence of OSSN with the HIV pandemic most severely affected sub-Saharan Africa, due to associated risk factors, such as human papilloma virus and solar ultraviolet exposure. OSSN has been reported as the first presenting sign of HIV/AIDS in 26%-86% cases, and seropositivity is noted in 38%-92% OSSN patients. Mean age at presentation of OSSN has dropped to the third to fourth decade in HIV-positive patients in developing countries. HIV-infected patients reveal large aggressive tumors, higher-grade malignancy, higher incidence of corneal, scleral, and orbital invasion, advanced-stage T4 tumors, higher need for extended enucleation/exenteration, and increased risk of tumor recurrence. Current management of OSSN in HIV-positive individuals is based on standard treatment guidelines described for OSSN in the general population, as there is little information available about various treatment modalities or their outcomes in patients with HIV. OSSN can occur at any time in the disease course of HIV/AIDS, and no significant trend has been discovered between CD4 count and grade of OSSN. Furthermore, the effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy on OSSN is controversial. The current recommendation is to conduct HIV screening in all cases presenting with OSSN to rule out undiagnosed HIV infection. Patient counseling is crucial, with emphasis on regular follow-up to address high recurrence rates and early presentation to an ophthalmologist for of any symptoms in the unaffected eye. Effective evidence-based interventions are needed to allow early diagnosis and treatment, as well as prevention of the disease.
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- Shweta Gupta Rathi
- Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Ocular surface squamous neoplasia in a setting of fungal keratitis: a rare co-occurrence. Int Ophthalmol 2018; 39:717-720. [DOI: 10.1007/s10792-018-0864-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Mendoza PR, Craven CM, Ip MH, Wilson MW, Coroneo MT, Grossniklaus HE. Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Corneal Stromal Invasion in Presumed Pterygia: A Case Series. Ocul Oncol Pathol 2018; 4:240-249. [PMID: 30643769 DOI: 10.1159/000485425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Aim To describe 4 cases of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) with corneal stromal invasion. Methods Retrospective, clinicopathologic case series. Results All patients had prior resections of presumed pterygia. The degree of corneal involvement dictated the extent of surgical management. One eye with localized invasion was treated with lamellar keratoplasty and plaque brachytherapy. Another case with widespread invasion warranted penetrating keratoplasty and eventual enucleation. Two cases were treated medically prior to surgical intervention: one with localized invasion was treated with topical interferon and retinoic acid; another with significant inflammation was treated with doxycycline and fluorometholone. The patient who underwent keratoplasty and brachytherapy had no recurrence after 7 years of follow-up. Those initially treated medically had resections of recurrence but ultimately required enucleation. Histologically, specimens demonstrated SCC invading the deep corneal stroma, with 2 tumors of the mucoepidermoid type. Conclusions This series demonstrates the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion of conjunctival squamous neoplasia in pterygia. We recommend that all excised pterygia be submitted for histopathologic evaluation and be carefully evaluated for dysplasia and variants of SCC associated with increased risk of intraocular invasion. Undetected ocular surface squamous neoplasia may give rise to potentially vision- and eye-threatening invasive corneal SCC.
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- Pia R Mendoza
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Department of Ophthalmology, University of New South Wales at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Department of Ophthalmology, University of New South Wales at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Zhang L, Mercado C, Galor A, Holland EJ, Wang G, Karp CL. Challenging Treatment of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in Patients with Atopic Disease. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2017; 27:288-293. [PMID: 29190165 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1394470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Few studies have described ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) and its association with atopic diseases and there is no consensus on the course of OSSN in atopic patients. We thereby report three patients with atopy and OSSN. METHODS Retrospective case series. RESULTS Three male patients with mean age of 73 presented with OSSN and history of atopy treated with immunosuppressant therapy. Their histories included atopic dermatitis and keratoconjunctivitis. All patients had treatment complicated by multiple surgeries, recurrences, or advanced disease. The patients initially received medical treatment with topical interferon-alpha-2b (IFNα2b). However, all the patients had recurrences and required modification of treatment including topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). CONCLUSION We report on three patients with a history of atopy whose OSSN presentation and course was challenging. Overall, our cases responded better to topical 5-fluorouracil compared to topical interferon-alpha-2b, but recurrences were common. These patients may benefit from more aggressive and long-term treatment.
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- Lily Zhang
- a Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology , University of Miami , Miami , Florida , USA
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- a Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology , University of Miami , Miami , Florida , USA
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- a Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology , University of Miami , Miami , Florida , USA.,b Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center , Miami , Florida , USA
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- d John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics , Miami , Florida , USA
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- a Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology , University of Miami , Miami , Florida , USA
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Conjunctival Squamous Cell Neoplasia Associated With Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 33:e157-e160. [PMID: 28509683 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000000926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to describe a possible causal relationship between ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) and ocular surface squamous neoplasia. Two middle-aged female patients with already diagnosed OCP were studied in regard to the subsequent onset of conjunctival squamous neoplasia. Their clinical histories, ocular examinations, clinical photographs, and results of biopsies and any ancillary immunofluorescent laboratory evaluation studies were carefully reviewed. One patient had a preinvasive squamous dysplasia and the other an invasive squamous cell carcinoma, both in the unequivocal setting of OCP with bilateral conjunctivitis, symblephara, and forniceal foreshortening. The patients had been receiving intensive immunotherapy consisting of some combination of corticosteroids, rituximab, and interferon alpha. Both patients had a positive immunofluorescent study demonstrating immunoreactants at the level of the epithelial basement membrane. Each patient had 2 earlier negative immunofluorescent studies before a third was positive. While rare, there is 1 previous report of an association between OCP and conjunctival squamous neoplasia. The current report provides more data supporting the proposal that this conjunction is more than a random event. Repeat immunofluorescent studies after an initial negative result in a patient with strong clinical signs of OCP are imperative due to the frequency of false negative studies in the context of clinically persuasive disease.
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PURPOSE To describe clinical presentation and histopathological features of a nodulo-ulcerative variant of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). METHODS Retrospective study. RESULTS Six patients were identified with a nodulo-ulcerative variant of OSSN. Mean age at presentation was 56 years. One patient was immunosuppressed because of human immunodeficiency virus infection. The initial misdiagnosis was necrotizing scleritis/sclerokeratitis (n = 4), intraepithelial neoplasia (n = 1), and chalazion (n = 1). The mean delay in diagnosis as OSSN was 6 months. The lesion involved bulbar conjunctiva in 5 patients and tarsal conjunctiva in 1 patient. The mean maximum tumor dimension was 16 mm, and the mean area of conjunctivoscleral/conjunctivotarsal necrosis was 8 mm. The primary treatment for nodulo-ulcerative OSSN included excisional biopsy (n = 2), plaque radiotherapy (n = 1), and orbital exenteration (n = 3). Tumor recurrence was noted in two patients necessitating orbital exenteration. At last follow-up, globe salvage could be achieved in only 1 case. Histopathology showed invasive conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma in all cases with lesions being well-differentiated (n = 4), moderately differentiated (n = 1), and with mucoepidermoid differentiation (n = 1). Underlying scleral/tarsal tumor infiltration was evident in all 6 (100%) cases. Intraocular tumor extension was evident in 3 cases infiltrating the iris (n = 2), ciliary body (n = 3), and choroid (n = 3). Orbital tumor extension was evident in 2 cases because of tumor recurrence. No metastasis or death was recorded at a mean follow-up of 26 months. CONCLUSIONS The nodulo-ulcerative variant of OSSN is rare and is most often misdiagnosed as necrotizing scleritis/sclerokeratitis causing a delay in the diagnosis. It is an aggressive lesion with increased occurrence of intraocular or orbital tumor extension.
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Kaliki S, Mohammad FA, Tahiliani P, Sangwan VS. Reply. Am J Ophthalmol 2017; 179:205-206. [PMID: 28477844 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2017.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2017] [Accepted: 04/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cruzado-Sánchez D, Salas-Diaz M, Tellez WA, Alvarez-Matos SE, Serpa-Frías S. Interferon alpha-2a as alternative treatment for conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 92:539-542. [PMID: 28522115 DOI: 10.1016/j.oftal.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Revised: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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CASE REPORT A 35 year-old male patient with a history of HIV infection characterized by progressive tumour growth in bulbar conjunctiva of the left eye, corresponding to conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma that responded to treatment with interferon alpha-2a. DISCUSSION Interferon alpha-2b has been used at conjunctival level as a topical immunomodulator treatment, with complete remission of epithelial neoplasms being observed. However, there have not been any previous publications on the use of interferon alpha-2a, which differs from interferon alpha-2b in a single amino acid, for the treatment of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma.
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- D Cruzado-Sánchez
- Servicio de Oftalmología Oncológica, Departamento de Cabeza y Cuello, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN), Perú.
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- Sociedad Científica de Estudiantes de Medicina Villarrealinos (SOCEMVI), Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal (UNFV), Perú
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- Sociedad Científica de Estudiantes de Medicina Villarrealinos (SOCEMVI), Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal (UNFV), Perú
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- Servicio de Oftalmología Oncológica, Departamento de Cabeza y Cuello, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN), Perú
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Conjunctival squamous carcinoma in an HIV + woman: Association with high-risk human papillomavirus. HUMAN PATHOLOGY: CASE REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ehpc.2016.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Shields CL, Chien JL, Surakiatchanukul T, Sioufi K, Lally SE, Shields JA. Conjunctival Tumors: Review of Clinical Features, Risks, Biomarkers, and Outcomes--The 2017 J. Donald M. Gass Lecture. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2017; 6:109-120. [PMID: 28399347 DOI: 10.22608/apo.201710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Conjunctival tumors encompass a broad range of diagnoses. The 3 most important malignant tumors include ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) (14%), melanoma (12%), and lymphoma (7%). Conjunctival malignancies are rarely found in children. Regarding OSSN, pre-disposing conditions include chronic solar radiation, immune deficiency (HIV), organ transplant, autoimmune conditions, xeroderma pigmentosum, and chronic exposure to cigarette smoke. OSSN is managed surgically or with topical/injection immunotherapy or chemotherapy. Metastasis occurs in <1%. Regarding melanoma, predisposing conditions include primary acquired melanosis (PAM), chronic nevus, and chronic solar radiation. Treatment of PAM or nevus can prevent melanoma. Melanoma management involves surgical resection with clean margins and avoidance of direct tumor manipulation ("no touch" technique). The first surgery is most important, to minimize tumor seeding. Biomarkers including BRAF, TERT, and PTEN provide information regarding risk for metastasis and allow for targeted antibiomarker therapies. Ten-year risk for melanoma metastasis is 25%. Tumors >2 mm thickness or those located in fornix, caruncle, or orbit are at highest risk for metastasis. Regarding lymphoma, predisposing conditions include benign reactive lymphoid hyperplasia, immune deficiency (HIV), immune dysfunction, and chronic inflammation/infection (Helicobacter pylori, Chlamydia psittaci). The 4 most important subtypes include extranodal marginal zone lymphoma (ENMZL), follicular lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Treatment includes surgical resection, cryotherapy, radiotherapy, systemic chemotherapy, or targeted anti-B-cell therapy (rituximab). Lymphoma-related survival (5-year) depends on subtype and ranges from 97% (ENMZL) to 9% (MCL). Recognizing conjunctival tumors and understanding predisposing factors, biomarkers, and treatment strategies are vital to patient outcomes.
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- Carol L Shields
- Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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Murillo JC, Galor A, Wu MC, Kye NK, Wong J, Ahmed IO, Joag M, Shalabi N, Lahners W, Dubovy S, Karp CL. Intracorneal and Intraocular Invasion of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia after Intraocular Surgery: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature. Ocul Oncol Pathol 2017; 3:66-72. [PMID: 28275607 PMCID: PMC5318849 DOI: 10.1159/000450752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2016] [Revised: 09/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this paper was to describe 2 cases of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) of the conjunctiva with intracorneal and intraocular extension following intraocular surgery. METHODS We conducted a clinical pathological retrospective case series. RESULTS Case 1 underwent cataract surgery in the setting of an unnoticed adjacent OSSN. An excisional biopsy with cryotherapy and intraoperative mitomycin C was subsequently performed, confirming OSSN. The patient had two recurrences treated topically with resolution. While the conjunctiva remained clear, a corneal haze emanating from the cataract incision site was noted. Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for this haze revealed midstromal infiltrative carcinoma. Case 2 had a history of herpes simplex keratitis that ultimately required corneal grafts. Fifteen years later, he developed an OSSN treated with excisional biopsy and had clear margins. Eight months later, he presented with a recurrence of his OSSN and was treated briefly with topical interferon for 4 weeks; however, he developed an infectious keratitis with a corneal perforation requiring another PK. Four months after PK, low-grade inflammation was noted. Cytology of the anterior chamber aspirate revealed neoplastic squamous cells. Another PK was then performed. Pathology confirmed extensive intraocular neoplasia. Limited exenteration was performed. CONCLUSION Patients with a history of OSSN may be at increased risk of neoplastic intraocular extension following intraocular surgery.
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- Juan C. Murillo
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology at Group Health Cooperative, Seattle, Wash, USA
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- Davis Eye Center, University of California, Sacramento, Calif., USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, USA
- Florida Lions Ocular Pathology Laboratory, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, USA
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Tumors of the Ocular Surface clinically manifest with a very wide spectrum and include several forms of epithelial, stromal, caruncular, and secondary tumors. As a group, these tumors are seen commonly in the clinical practice of a comprehensive ophthalmologist, cornea specialist, and an ocular oncologist. This review is aimed to discuss the common tumors of the ocular surface and emphasize on their clinical diagnosis and appropriate management.
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- Santosh G Honavar
- Department of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ocular Oncology, Centre for Sight, Hyderabad, India
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Ocular surface squamous neoplasia as the initial presenting sign of human immunodeficiency virus infection in 60 Asian Indian patients. Int Ophthalmol 2016; 37:1221-1228. [PMID: 27826936 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-016-0387-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2016] [Accepted: 10/28/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To study the importance of routine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening in patients with ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) and describe their clinical features and management. METHODS Retrospective study. RESULTS Of 228 cases of OSSN screened for HIV by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, 86 (38%) patients were HIV positive. Of these 86 patients, 60 (70%) were unaware of their HIV-positive status prior to HIV screening. These 60 (26%) patients with newly detected HIV-positive status were included in this study. Ocular surface squamous neoplasia was the sole presenting feature of HIV infection in these patients. Mean age at presentation was 41 years. Bilateral involvement occurred in 9 (15%) cases. The mean tumor basal diameter was 11 mm. Orbital involvement was noted in 6 (9%) cases, and intraocular tumor extension occurred in 1 (1%) case. Based on American Joint Committee Classification, T2 (n = 35, 51%) was most common. The primary treatment for OSSN included excision biopsy (n = 52, 75%), topical chemotherapy with Mitomycin-C (n = 5, 7%), extended enucleation (n = 4, 6%), and orbital exenteration (n = 8, 12%). Tumor recurrence occurred in 23% cases during a mean follow-up period of 9 months. On histopathology, invasive squamous cell carcinoma was more common (n = 38, 55%). CONCLUSION OSSN was the presenting sign of underlying HIV infection in 26% cases, and 70% were unaware of their HIV-positive status prior to HIV screening. In this study, T2 tumor was most common, and 26% cases required extended enucleation/orbital exenteration to achieve complete tumor resection.
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Torres Suárez E, Pinheiro R, Schrage N. [Complications in the treatment of ocular surface squamous neoplasia with interferon α‑2b in rheumatoid arthritis]. Ophthalmologe 2016; 114:155-158. [PMID: 27300720 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-016-0292-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Interferon α‑2b (IFN α‑2b) is an established and well-tolerated treatment for ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). METHOD Report of complications in two patients with OSSN and rheumatoid arthritis treated with adjuvant topical IFN α‑2b. RESULTS One patient developed a scleral melt and the other one severe keratitis. After discontinuing treatment with IFN α‑2b both patients showed considerable improvement. CONCLUSION Immunosuppressed patients with OSSN under topical IFN α‑2b should be closely monitored for early detection of complications.
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- E Torres Suárez
- Augenklinik, Krankenhaus Merheim, Kliniken der Stadt Köln, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109, Köln, Deutschland.
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- Augenklinik, Krankenhaus Merheim, Kliniken der Stadt Köln, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109, Köln, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik, Krankenhaus Merheim, Kliniken der Stadt Köln, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109, Köln, Deutschland
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Berete CR, Desjardins L, Kouassi LJ, Coulibaly F, Kouakou KS, Gbe K, Fanny A. [Relationship between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-AIDS) and conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma: A clinical epidemiological study of 26 cases in the ophthalmology department of the university hospital of Treichville-Abidjan (Abidjan-Côte d'Ivoire)]. J Fr Ophtalmol 2016; 39:467-73. [PMID: 27157036 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Revised: 09/18/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the epidemiological and clinical parameters of conjunctival squamous cell carcinomas and their association with HIV-AIDS in the ophthalmology department of the university hospital of Treichville. PATIENTS ET METHODS This is a prospective and descriptive cross sectional study carried out in the ophthalmology department of the university hospital of Treichville from July 2007 to June 2011. Twenty-six (26) patients who were selected presented with a tumor of the globe and/or adnexa. A CT scan was performed in advanced cases. Histopathological examination of the surgical specimen was performed in all cases. HIV serology was performed after informed consent. All patients were referred to the oncology department of the university hospital of Treichville where a unit of care for HIV-positive patients with malignant tumors is available. Statistical analysis was performed using the software program EPI info version 6.0. RESULTS We note a slight predominance of female patients 15 (57.69%) vs. 11 (42.3%) male patients. The mean age was 42.32 years, and 13 patients (50%) were between 25 and 45 years of age. Intraorbital tumors were the most common reason for consultation, i.e. 38.46%. Seventeen patients (65.38%) had no particular history. Nine patients (34.61%) were already on antiretroviral treatment on admission. Three patients, i.e. 11.54%, had already had tumor biopsy and/or evisceration. The mean duration of the disease before consultation in ophthalmology was 14.28 months. Localized limbal conjunctival tumors were found in 11 cases (42.38%). Advanced tumors with regional or cerebral extension accounted for 34.61% of cases. Six patients (23.078%) were HIV negative vs. 20 (76.92%) HIV positive patients. CD4 lymphocyte typing was performed in 17 patients (85%), and 45% had a CD4 count below 200. Only five patients were able to receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy, but three of them died. The average length of follow-up was 29 months. COMMENT This study allowed us to establish a statistically significant link between HIV positive status of patients and the occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma, (P=10(-4)), as well as the decline in CD4 count and disease progression (p=10(-3)). CONCLUSION The poor prognosis of conjunctival carcinoma reflects the low socioeconomic status of patients, physician under-staffing in our health care facilities, the prohibitive cost of anticancer drugs and the link between this disease and HIV-AIDS.
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- C R Berete
- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Treichville, BP V3, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, institut curie, rue d'Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Treichville, BP V3, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Treichville, BP V3, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Treichville, BP V3, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Treichville, BP V3, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU de Treichville, BP V3, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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Kheir WJ, Tetzlaff MT, Pfeiffer ML, Mulay K, Ozgur O, Morrell G, Esmaeli B. Epithelial, non-melanocytic and melanocytic proliferations of the ocular surface. Semin Diagn Pathol 2016; 33:122-32. [DOI: 10.1053/j.semdp.2015.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Mahale A, Alkatan H, Alwadani S, Othman M, Suarez MJ, Price A, Al-Hussain H, Jastaneiah S, Yu W, Maktabi A, Deepak EP, Eberhart CG, Asnaghi L. Altered gene expression in conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma. Mod Pathol 2016; 29:452-60. [PMID: 26916071 DOI: 10.1038/modpathol.2016.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2015] [Revised: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma is a malignancy of the ocular surface. The molecular drivers responsible for the development and progression of this disease are not well understood. We therefore compared the transcriptional profiles of eight snap-frozen conjunctival squamous cell carcinomas and one in situ lesion with normal conjunctival specimens in order to identify diagnostic markers or therapeutic targets. RNA was analyzed using oligonucleotide microarrays, and a wide range of transcripts with altered expression identified, including many dysregulated in carcinomas arising at other sites. Among the upregulated genes, we observed more than 30-fold induction of the matrix metalloproteinases, MMP-9 and MMP-11, as well as a prominent increase in the mRNA level of a calcium-binding protein important for the intracellular calcium signaling, S100A2, which was induced over 20-fold in the tumor cohort. Clusterin was the most downregulated gene, with an approximately 180-fold reduction in the mRNA expression. These alterations were all confirmed by qPCR in the samples used for initial microarray analysis. In addition, immunohistochemical analysis confirmed the overexpression of MMP-11 and S100A2, as well as reductions in clusterin, in several independent in situ carcinomas of conjunctiva. These data identify a number of alterations, including upregulation of MMP-9, MMP-11, and S100A2, as well as downregulation of clusterin, associated with epithelial tumorigenesis in the ocular surface.
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- Alka Mahale
- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Ophthalmology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Microarray Core Facility, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Ndlovu N, Ndarukwa S, Kadzatsa W, Rusakaniko S. Evaluation of the radiotherapy management of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in a high HIV prevalence setting- a retrospective review. Infect Agent Cancer 2016; 11:18. [PMID: 27099616 PMCID: PMC4837636 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-016-0064-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2015] [Accepted: 03/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This article evaluates a single institute's radiotherapy management of OSSN, a previously regarded as rare malignancy, for possible future development of strategies to clearly define the role of adjuvant radiotherapy in improving treatment outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of 153 patients treated from January 2003 to December 2009. RESULTS There was no difference in OSSN prevalence by gender (male to female ratio 1.07). Of 80/153 patients tested 79 (98.8 %) were HIV positive. Most patients (62.9 %) had prior orbital exenteration. Moderately and poorly differentiated grade (82.3 %) was associated with significantly higher stage and incidence of positive regional lymph nodes. External beam therapy dose mostly used was 60Gy in 30 fractions at 200 cGy per fraction in 5 fractions per week (34.8 %). (90)Strontium therapy was given to 13.5 % (60Gy in 6 fractions at 10Gy per fraction weekly). Favourable response (complete and partial) was seen in about 80 % of patients associated with higher total doses. Regional lymph node positivity was associated with poorer outcome. CONCLUSION Adjuvant radiotherapy could have an important role in the management of patients presenting with locally advanced OSSN who are mostly HIV positive in developing countries. Prospective studies to evaluate the role of radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy in the management of OSSN in these settings are warranted.
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- Ntokozo Ndlovu
- College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Mazowe Street, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Radiotherapy Centre, Parirenyatwa Hospital, Mazowe Street, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Mazowe Street, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Bak EN, Ryu JS, Khwarg SI, Oh JY. Ocular Surface Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Intraorbital Extension in a Patient with Long-Term Immunosuppression. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2016. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2016.57.3.507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Eu Noo Bak
- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Artificial Eye Center, Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Artificial Eye Center, Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Kabra RC, Khaitan IA. Comparative Analysis of Clinical Factors Associated with Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in HIV Infected and Non HIV Patients. J Clin Diagn Res 2015; 9:NC01-3. [PMID: 26155504 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2015/13236.5932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 04/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) refers to a spectrum of conjunctival and corneal epithelial disease ranging from dysplasia to invasive carcinoma. HIV infection is an important risk factor postulated for the development of disease. AIM To compare and to find out any statistically significant difference in patient demographics, clinical features and pathological findings in HIV infected and non-HIV infected histologically proven cases of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). MATERIALS AND METHODS In the present retrospective case study, data from indoor case records and ocular pathology records of histologically proven cases of OSSN was obtained. The data was then tabulated under various clinicopathological headings in HIV affected and non HIV affected groups. A chi-square test was applied to compare data of two groups and look for any significant difference between two groups. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Amongst the total of 48 patients, 11 were HIV positive and 37 were HIV negative. Age of the patients ranged from 14-66 years in HIV and 22-66 years in non HIV group with a preponderance of younger age patients in HIV positive group. 54.5% patients with lesion having base more than 5mm were observed at the time of presentation in HIV positive population as compared to 21.6% in non HIV cases. Feeder vessels were seen in all HIV patients and a significantly greater degree of fornicial involvement was noted in comparison with non-HIV group. Histopathological analysis showed 63.63% of cases to be of invasive carcinoma amongst the HIV positive group and 54.05% of invasive carcinoma in non HIV group. CONCLUSION Younger age and aggressive looking tumour at presentation should caution ophthalmologist to look for an undiagnosed HIV infection in OSSN patients.
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- Ruchi C Kabra
- Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, M & J Western Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, BJ Medical College, Civil Hospital , Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India
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- Resident Doctor, Department of Ophthalmology, M & J Western Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, BJ Medical College, Civil Hospital , Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India
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Kamal S, Kaliki S, Mishra DK, Batra J, Naik MN. Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in 200 Patients: A Case-Control Study of Immunosuppression Resulting from Human Immunodeficiency Virus versus Immunocompetency. Ophthalmology 2015; 122:1688-94. [PMID: 26050538 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2015.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2015] [Revised: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 04/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe and compare the clinical presentation, treatment outcomes, and histopathologic features of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) based on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status. DESIGN Case-control study. PARTICIPANTS A total of 200 patients with OSSN, of whom 83 (41%) had positive results for HIV and were classified as cases and 117 (59%) had negative results for HIV and were classified as controls. METHODS Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for HIV, conjuntival excision biopsy, extended enucleation, orbital exenteration. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Clinical features, treatment outcomes, and histopathologic characteristics. RESULTS The mean age at presentation of OSSN in both cases and controls was 40 years (median, 40 years; range, 13-65 years) and in controls was 40 years (median, 38 years; range, 15-80 years). On comparison of cases versus controls with OSSN, HIV-positive individuals had larger (12 vs. 8 mm; P < 0.001) and thicker (3.2 vs. 2.3 mm; P = 0.041) tumors, with a higher incidence of corneal (60% vs. 40%; P = 0.007), scleral (19% vs. 9%; P = 0.044), and orbital (13% vs. 3%; P = 0.019) invasion and a higher need for extended enucleation or exenteration (27% vs. 11%; P < 0.001). The bilateral presentation (11% vs. 4%; P = 0.13), need for lamellar sclerectomy (13% vs. 8%; P = 0.29), and tumor recurrence after primary treatment (30% vs. 20%; P = 0.12) was higher in HIV-positive cases compared with HIV-negative controls. However, these features were not statistically significant. Based on American Joint Committee on Cancer classification, T1 tumor was more common in controls (13% in cases vs. 35% in controls; P = 0.0009), and T4 tumor was more common in cases (13% in cases vs. 4% in controls; P = 0.019). None of the patients demonstrated systemic metastases or died of disease during a mean follow-up period of 10 months (median, 4 months; range, <1-75 months) in cases and 9 months (median, 4 months; range, <1-99 months) in controls. CONCLUSIONS Ocular surface squamous neoplasia in HIV-positive individuals is aggressive with larger and thicker tumors and with higher incidence of corneal, scleral, and orbital invasion. These patients are associated with poor ocular prognosis with higher need for extended enucleation, exenteration, or both.
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- Saurabh Kamal
- Institute for Eye Cancer, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Institute for Eye Cancer, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
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- Ophthalmic Pathology Service, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Institute for Eye Cancer, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Institute for Eye Cancer, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Asnaghi L, Alkatan H, Mahale A, Othman M, Alwadani S, Al-Hussain H, Jastaneiah S, Yu W, Maktabi A, Edward DP, Eberhart CG. Identification of multiple DNA copy number alterations including frequent 8p11.22 amplification in conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2014; 55:8604-13. [PMID: 25491297 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.14-14920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Little is known about the molecular alterations that drive formation and growth of conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). We therefore sought to identify genetic changes that could be used as diagnostic markers or therapeutic targets. METHODS The DNA extracted from 10 snap-frozen cSCC tumor specimens and 2 in situ carcinomas was analyzed using array-based comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH), and further examined with NanoString and quantitative PCR. RESULTS The number of regions of DNA loss ranged from 1 to 23 per tumor, whereas gains and amplifications ranged from 1 to 15 per tumor. Most large regions of chromosomal gain and loss were confirmed by NanoString karyotype analysis. The commonest alteration was amplification of 8p11.22 in 9 tumors (75%), and quantitative PCR analysis revealed 100-fold or greater overexpression of ADAM3A mRNA from 8p11.22 locus. In addition, recurring losses were observed at 14q13.2 and 22q11.23, both lost in 5 (42%) of the 12 tumors, and at 12p13.31, lost in 4 (33%) of the 12 samples. Of the eight loci associated with the DNA damage repair syndrome xeroderma pigmentosum, three showed loss of at least one allele in our aCGH analysis, including XPA (9q22.33, one tumor), XPE/DDB2 (11p11.2, one tumor) and XPG/ERCC5 (13q33.1, three tumors). CONCLUSIONS Conjunctival SCC contains a range of chromosomal alterations potentially important in tumor formation and growth. Amplification of 8p11.22 and overexpression of ADAM3A suggests a potential role for this protease. Our findings also suggest that defects in DNA repair loci are important in sporadic cSCC.
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- Laura Asnaghi
- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States Department of Ophthalmology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Microarray Core Facility, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Nutt RJ, Clements JL, Dean WH. Ocular surface squamous neoplasia in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients and response to 5-fluorouracil in Angola. Clin Ophthalmol 2014; 8:2435-40. [PMID: 25506205 PMCID: PMC4259503 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s70459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is becoming increasingly prevalent and aggressive in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a phenomenon linked with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, although association rates in Angola are currently unknown. A topical treatment that is effective in HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals may be preferable to surgery in some contexts. We aimed to estimate the proportion of OSSN associated with HIV in Angola and to report on the success of topical 5-fluorouracil as a primary treatment in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients. Methods Photographs of OSSNs taken at presentation and following treatment with 5-fluorouracil in patients presenting to Boa Vista Eye Clinic, Angola, between October 2011 and July 2013 were grouped into HIV-positive and HIV-negative groups and analyzed to compare presenting features and treatment response. Eighty-one OSSNs were analyzed for clinical features and 24 met the inclusion criteria for analysis of treatment response. Results Eighty-two patients presented with OSSN between October 2011 and July 2013. Twenty-one (26%) were HIV-positive and typically had OSSNs that exhibited more pathological features than those in HIV-negative patients. Twenty-four (29%) patients met the inclusion criteria for analysis of treatment response; of these, 26 (91%) OSSNs in both groups displayed at least partial resolution after one treatment course. In the HIV-positive group, five of eight patients displayed complete resolution, two showed partial resolution, and one failed. In the HIV-negative group, five of 16 showed complete resolution, ten of 16 had partial resolution, and one failed. Conclusion Individuals presenting with OSSN in Angola are more likely to have HIV infection compared with the general population. Regardless of HIV status, 5-fluorouracil drops can be an effective strategy for management of OSSN without incurring the costs and risks of surgery in the developing world setting.
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- Robert J Nutt
- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Mata E, Conesa E, Castro M, Martínez L, de Pablo C, González ML. [Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma: paradoxical response to interferon eyedrops]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 89:293-6. [PMID: 24269461 DOI: 10.1016/j.oftal.2012.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2012] [Revised: 11/19/2012] [Accepted: 12/18/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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CASE REPORT A 67 year-old male seen for a longstanding corneal-conjunctival tumor. TREATMENT topical interferon α2b (IFN-α2b) 10 U/ml. A significant increase in lesion size was observed after 8 weeks. A surgical excision with cryotherapy was then performed. Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma. At this time the patient was found to have a positive HIV serology. DISCUSSION Conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a pre-cancerous lesion of the ocular surface. Medical treatment of CIN is essentially with IFN-α2b due to its antiviral/antitumor properties. In patients with HIV, treatment response could be paradoxical. We recommend serology for HIV before treatment with topical IFN-α2b.
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- E Mata
- Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Central Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Central Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Madrid, España.
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- Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Central Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Central Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Central Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Central Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Madrid, España
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