Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 3-24 , January 2004

Tumors of the conjunctiva and cornea

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 Supported by the Eye Tumor Research Foundation, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. The authors reported no proprietary or commercial interest in any product mentioned or concept discussed in this article.

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doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2003.10.008

Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 3-24 , January 2004