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A review of the aetiology of squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva

British Journal of Cancer volume 74, pages 1511–1513 (1996)Cite this article

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Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva is a rare tumour with a multifactorial aetiology. There is strong epidemiological evidence that exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation is an important cause and that HIV infection predisposes to its development. The role of other factors, such as human papillomavirus infection, is unclear.

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Newton, R. A review of the aetiology of squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva. Br J Cancer 74, 1511–1513 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.1996.581

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