Retinocytoma Associated with Bilateral Retinoblastoma
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Abstract:
Purpose
To report a case of retinocytoma associated with bilateral retinoblastoma.Case Report: A 3-year-old girl presenting with left eye exotropia was referred to our ophthalmic oncology service for a second opinion. Funduscopy under general anesthesia revealed one prominent retinocytoma associated with five discrete retinoblastomas in the left eye and three discrete retino-blastomas in the right eye.Conclusion
Although retinocytoma is often a benign tumor, it may be associated with retinoblastoma. Therefore, periodic examination of the fundus is necessary in these patientsLanguage:
English
Published:
Journal of Ophthalmology Bina, Volume:13 Issue: 1, 2008
Page:
130
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