Long term use of topical interpheron alpha 2-b for recurrent conjunctival squamous neoplasia
2012
CASE STUDY: An 80-year-old woman diagnosed with a recurring conjunctival squamous
cell carcinoma treated by surgical excision of the lesion, ocular surface reconstruction and
topical interferon alpha 2-b.
DISCUSSION: Squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequent malignant tumour of the
ocular surface. Surgical removal of the lesion is the traditional treatment for these tumours,
but this technique has a high recurrence rate. Immunotherapy is the current alternative for
these carcinomas. Recent studies have proven the effectivity of interferon against epithelial
neoplasms of the ocular surface. We could consider life-long treatments with topic interferon
depending on the clinical characteristics of the patient, as its side effects are uncommon
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