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A M Peek1, A Y Schouten-van Meeteren, H A Delemarre-van de Waal

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|April 2, 1999
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Retinoblastoma patients exhibit distinct growth patterns, with larger head circumferences and higher weights compared to the general Dutch population. Some growth parameters, like sitting height, also differed, though further research is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer affecting young children.
  • Understanding growth patterns in retinoblastoma survivors is crucial for long-term health management.
  • Previous studies have indicated potential growth disturbances in children treated for retinoblastoma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare anthropometric measurements of retinoblastoma patients with siblings and the general Dutch population.
  • To identify specific growth parameters affected in retinoblastoma patients.
  • To establish a baseline for growth monitoring in this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Collected data on height, weight, head circumference, and sitting height from 67 retinoblastoma patients and 63 controls.

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  • Calculated target height based on parental heights for retinoblastoma patients.
  • Utilized standard deviation scores and population-based percentiles for statistical analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Retinoblastoma patients demonstrated significantly larger head circumferences than both the Dutch population and their siblings.
    • Patients also showed higher body weight compared to the general Dutch population.
    • A greater sitting height was observed in retinoblastoma patients compared to the Dutch population, but differences with siblings were not statistically significant due to small sample size.

    Conclusions:

    • Retinoblastoma is associated with altered growth parameters, including head circumference, weight, and sitting height, compared to the general population.
    • While height and target height did not differ significantly, the observed differences in other parameters warrant further investigation.
    • The underlying mechanisms for these growth discrepancies in retinoblastoma patients remain unclear and require further research.