Conjunctival Tumors

Conjunctival tumors may first appear as a pink or brown bump on the eye. Depending on the specific type it is, conjunctival tumors have a relatively low incidence of metastasis, but it is vitally important that it be caught early so as to prevent it from invading the orbit and progressing into malignant melanoma.

Surgery to remove the tumor is the treatment of choice for most conjunctival tumors although the patient may need additional treatment with cryotherapy (a freezing technique) and surgery on the sclera and epithelium. Patients with certain conjunctival tumors may require chemotherapy as well.