retinoblastoma Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what is retinoblastoma
A
most common ocular malignancy found in children
average age of diagnosis 18 months
2
Q
features of retinoblastoma
A
absence of red-reflex, replaced by white pupil
strabismus
visual problems
3
Q
management of retinoblastoma
A
enucleation- removal of eyeball
also: external beam radiation therapy, chemotherapy and photocoagulation
