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[Diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma].

B Girard1, P Le Hoang, F D'Hermies

  • 1Service d'Ophtalmologie de l'Hôpital de la Pitié, Paris.

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1989
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Diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma presents later than typical forms, with distinct ocular signs. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for a good prognosis in this rare retinoblastoma variant.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma is a rare variant of retinoblastoma.
  • It typically presents later than standard retinoblastoma, with a mean age of onset around 7 years.

Observation:

  • Clinical manifestations include ocular redness, pseudo hypopyon, iris nodules, and anterior chamber seeding.
  • Ophthalmoscopy reveals peripheral retinal exudates and diffuse infiltration, unlike focal masses in typical retinoblastoma.
  • Echography may not show calcifications, and cytologic examination of aqueous humor requires careful interpretation.

Findings:

  • Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay is valuable for diagnosing tumor cell seeding.
  • Hypertension resistant to medical treatment is a noted clinical feature.
  • All reported cases were unilateral, suggesting a difference from bilateral retinoblastoma.

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Implications:

  • Distinguishing diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma from uveitis is critical for appropriate management.
  • Accurate diagnosis through cytologic and LDH assays aids in timely therapeutic decisions.
  • Enucleation offers a favorable prognosis for unilateral diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma.