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A child with leukocoria.

Veronica C Damasco¹, Daniel J Dire

¹Medical Corps, US Army, The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Pediatric Residency, San Antonio, TX, USA.

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Leukocoria, or white pupil, is a sign of an eye abnormality. This case highlights retinoblastoma as a cause in a young child, emphasizing the need for prompt diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Pediatric Oncology

Background:

Leukocoria, a white pupillary reflex, indicates an underlying ocular abnormality.
It can be detected via ophthalmoscopy or incidental photography.
Abnormalities interfere with the eye's normal light reflection.

Observation:

A 3-year-old boy presented with leukocoria.
The white pupil was discovered during a medical examination.

Findings:

Retinoblastoma was identified as the cause of leukocoria in this case.
Differential diagnoses for pediatric leukocoria were considered.

Implications:

Early detection of retinoblastoma is crucial for treatment and vision preservation.
This case underscores the importance of evaluating leukocoria in children.
Prompt diagnosis in the pediatric emergency department setting is vital.