Tumors of the ocular surface: A review

• Main Authors: Santosh G Honavar, Fairooz P Manjandavida
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
• Series: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
• Subjects: Intraocular; lymphoma; retina; vitreous; Conjunctiva; cornea; melanoma; ocular surface; ocular surface squamous neoplasia; tumor
• Online Access: http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2015;volume=63;issue=3;spage=187;epage=203;aulast=Honavar

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.