Spectrum of conjunctival tumours in a Spanish series: A review of 462 cases

Introduction: To report the spectrum and frequency of conjunctiva tumours in an ocular oncology unit analysing the clinical profile of benign, precancerous and malignant conjunctival lesions. Methods: A retrospective case series of 462 consecutive patients diagnosed at the Ocular Oncology Unit of th...

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Published in:European journal of ophthalmology 2020-11, Vol.30 (6), p.1403-1409
Main Authors: García Onrubia, Luis, Pacheco-Callirgos, Gabriela Estefanía, Portero-Benito, Alejandro, García-Álvarez, Ciro, Carreño Salas, Ester, Muñoz-Moreno, M Fe, García-Lagarto, Elena, Saornil-Álvarez, María Antonia
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Summary:Introduction: To report the spectrum and frequency of conjunctiva tumours in an ocular oncology unit analysing the clinical profile of benign, precancerous and malignant conjunctival lesions. Methods: A retrospective case series of 462 consecutive patients diagnosed at the Ocular Oncology Unit of the University Hospital of Valladolid from 1992 to 2017. Results: Among 462 consecutive patients, the tumour was classified as melanocytic in 252 (54.5%) and non-melanocytic in 210 (45.5). Two hundred forty-eight males (mean age 51.63 (SD = 23.20)) and 214 females (mean age 48.27 (SD = 21.77)) were included. Mean patient age at diagnosis was 50.07 years (range = 1-92 years). The majority of tumours were benign (n = 307 (66.5%)) followed by precancerous (n = 103 (22.3%)) and finally by malignant ones (n = 52 (11.3%)). Benign lesions were predominantly found in younger individuals rather than premalignant (p 
ISSN:1120-6721
1724-6016
DOI:10.1177/1120672119870736