Demographics, clinical presentation and risk factors of ocular surface squamous neoplasia at a tertiary hospital, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The aim of this study is to describe the demographic, presenting features and associated risk factors of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) at a tertiary eye hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Methods

An interventional prospective study of patients presenting with conjunctival masses was conducted. An electronic questionnaire was completed to document demographic data, presenting history, and associated risk factors. A slit lamp examination and photos were used to document and describe the clinical features at presentation. Cases (OSSN) and controls (benign lesions) were determined by histology.

Results

There were 130 cases and 45 controls. Median age was 44 years (IQR: 35-51) with an equal gender distribution in cases. The prevalence of HIV in cases w

SUBMITTER: Hоllhumer R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10686408 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature