Periocular basal cell carcinoma: A comprehensive narrative review on pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management
Year: 2025
Type: review
Abstract: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy affecting the eyelid and periocular region, comprising over 80% of all eyelid tumors.While BCC rarely metastasizes, its potential for local invasion into critical ocular structures can result in significant morbidity, including vision loss, disfigurement, and functional impairment.Given the anatomical complexity of the periocular area, early diagnosis and precise intervention are essential.This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive and ophthalmology-specific overview of periocular BCC, encompassing its epidemiology, pathogenesis, histopathology, diagnostic strategies, and management options.The review also highlights current challenges and proposes future directions in improving care for this increasingly common malignancy.A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar for English-language articles published between
Authors: Ankit Sanjay Varshney, Debanjali Bhattacharjee
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413221725