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Treatment of recurrent conjunctival epithelial neoplasia with topical mitomycin C.

Authors :
Heigle TJ
Stulting RD
Palay DA
Source :
American journal of ophthalmology [Am J Ophthalmol] 1997 Sep; Vol. 124 (3), pp. 397-9.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Purpose: To study the effect of topical mitomycin C on conjunctival squamous neoplasia.<br />Methods: Three patients with recurrent conjunctival epithelial neoplasia were treated with topical mitomycin C 0.04%.<br />Results: Six to 9 months after treatment, no patient had clinical evidence of tumor recurrence. Conjunctival biopsy in two patients and cytology in one patient showed no evidence of tumor 1 to 4 months after treatment. One patient required short-term treatment for corneal edema and epithelial toxicity.<br />Conclusion: Topical mitomycin C caused tumor regression without recurrence for 6 to 9 months after treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-9394
Volume :
124
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9439368
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9394(14)70834-7