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Retinoblastoma : Recognise the Disease early and save a child’s life
Authors: Swathi Kaliki
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Retinoblastoma is the most common malignant intraocular tumor of childhood, with an incidence of 1 in
16,000 to 18,000 live births. The most common symptoms of retinoblastoma are leukocoria and strabismus. The diagnosis
of retinoblastoma is delayed in the developing countries when compared to that of developed countries. The management
of retinoblastoma has dramatically changed over the years from previous radiotherapy methods to current chemotherapy
strategies. The treatment of choice in less advanced cases is chemotherapy and in more advanced cases is enucleation.
With the improved treatment strategies, patient survival, globe salvage, and vision salvage in patients with retinoblastoma
has drastically improved over the years. The aim of this article is to discuss the presenting features, treatment strategies,
and prognosis of retinoblastoma.
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