Abstract

MEITING, Nie. Diagnosis and treatment of retinoblastoma. Rev. costarric. salud pública [online]. 2012, vol.21, n.2, pp.123-126. ISSN 1409-1429.

Retinoblastoma is the most common malignant tumor in childhood; however it is ar are tumor in children. It is associated with inactivation of both alleles of the tumor suppressor gene. It may occur sporadically or may be family related; there are various patterns of tumor dissemination that can vary the visual and eye prognosis. The most common sign is leukocoria followed by strabismus, with an average age of onset at 2 years in unilateral cases and during the first year of life in bilateral tumors. Early detection and appropriate treatment can prolong survival in children.

Keywords : Retinoblastoma; Malignant Neoplasm; Diagnosis.

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