Ocular Surface Tumors Flashcard

Front

In the United States, what is the rate in which people seek ophthalmic care for a tumor of the eyelid or ocular surface?

Back

1/2500 people

Front

Benign neoplasms of the eyelid and ocular surface are how many times more common than malignant lesions?

Back

3 times

Front

What is an important part of the examination of patients with tumors, especially when malignancy is suspected?

Back

Palpation for lymphadenopathy

Front

What is a disadvantage of surgical excision for ocular surface tumors?

Back

Inability to treat skip lesions or subclinical disease

Front

Which topical chemotherapeutic agent is associated with minimal adverse effects like mild conjunctival hyperemia?

Back

Interferon-α2b (IFN-α2b)

Front

Which of the following is less likely to be tolerated than IFN-α2b or 5-FU but can be effective following their failure? Rituximab, MMC, Radiotherapy, 5-FU

Back

MMC

Front

What is the first-line therapy for ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN)?

Back

Surgical excision

Front

Where is a sessile papilloma typically found?

Back

At the limbus

Front

What is the recommended management for a small, non-irritating pedunculated papilloma?

Back

Observation and possible spontaneous resolution

Front

What is the term used when atypical cells invade only part of the epithelium?

Back

Squamous dysplasia