Massive Extraorbital Extension in a Recurring Untreated Retinoblastoma: A Rare Case from Lebanon
Journal Title: Journal of Ocular Biology - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Orbital retinoblastoma usually carries a dismal prognosis. We describe a case of a 2 year old boy with a massive extraorbital recurrent unilateral retinoblastoma that was operated previously at 4 months of age. As a consequence of delayed presentation and due to poor visual prognosis and extraorbital brain metastasis, the treatment of choice was palliative exenteration. Early diagnosis and improved treatment modalities have resulted in improved eye salvage and survival. Education and public awareness about the importance of early medical diagnosis and intervention can help increase rates of early detection to improve survival rates and prevent unnecessary enucleation in underdeveloped countries.
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Elias L Warrak
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