Epithelial, non-melanocytic and melanocytic proliferations of the ocular surface

Abstract

Ocular surface tumors are commonly encountered by ophthalmologists and ophthalmic pathologists. These tumors have varied clinical manifestations. In this article, we discuss the most commonly encountered non-melanocytic and melanocytic ocular surface tumors, with emphasis on their common clinical features, morphologic patterns, and prognostic factors.

Keywords: Conjunctiva; Cornea; Intraepithelial neoplasia; Melanoma; Nevus; Ocular surface; Ocular surface squamous neoplasia; Papilloma; Primary acquired melanosis.