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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2024; 14(2): 92267
Published online Jun 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i2.92267
Table 1 Entities included in the term ‘ocular surface squamous neoplasia’
Term
Description
Structures included
First introduced
Epithelioma[1]A generalized term encompassing neoplastic proliferation of the ocular surface epithelium, subsequently identified as squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva and corneaConjunctiva and cornea1860
Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia[2]Abnormal neoplastic tissue involving the epithelium of the conjunctiva alone or the cornea as wellConjunctiva and cornea1978
Corneal Intraepithelial Neoplasia[2,3]Disordered epithelial maturation (dysplasia) associated with abnormal growth of the corneal epitheliumCornea1984
Conjunctival and corneal invasive neoplasia[4]Invasion of abnormal neoplastic tissue involving the epithelium of the conjunctiva or corneaConjunctiva or cornea1986