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Nov 2, 2023Keywords:
5-Fluorouracil, recurrence, ocular surface squamous neoplasia
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A report of three cases of ocular surface squamous neoplasia treated with 5-Fluorouracil drops
Abstract
Objective: To raise the awareness of the use of topical 5-fluorouracil in management of recurrent ocular surface squamous neoplasia.
Methods: A case series study carried out at an Ophthalmic clinic, in Western Nigeria. The subjects were managed for ocular surface squamous neoplasm.
Results: Three patients aged 31–52 years were seen in the period of study. They were operated upon and early recurrence was noted
in them. 5-Flourouracil eye drop was used in the management of recurrent tumor with good results.
Conclusion: There was good response with the use of topical 5-fluorouracil for the management of recurrent ocular surface squamous neoplasia
