Dr.Raghuraj Hegde, Dr.Sundeep, Dr.Niveditha Hanumegowda

Abstract

AIM-
The aims of this study is to provide a detailed review regarding the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic and treatment modalities of OSSN.

DESIGN-
Retrospective observational study.

METHODS-
25 patients who were diagnosed clinically as OSSN based on rose Bengal and Lissamine green staining in the time frame of 3 years were planned for surgery.
It was then followed by complete surgical excision using a technique without touching the tumor called the”no touch” technique.This technique is the treatment of choice in suspicious malignant lesions covering less than/equal to 3 clock hours at the limbus and not encroaching onto the centre of the cornea.
As per protocol the margins were then sent for histopathology.

RESULT-

All the patients had favourable outcome.No recurrence in the one year follow up period in any of the patients primarily treated in our hospital.Two patients who came with recurrence had surgery done elsewhere and required exenteration.