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Cavitary retinoblastoma: clinical observations
Pukhraj Rishi1, Unnati Sharma2, Tarun Sharma2
1Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, 18 College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600006, India. docrishi@yahoo.co.in.
Eye (London, England)
|September 20, 2019
Summary
Cavitary retinoblastoma presents variably and often involves vitreous seeds. These tumors generally maintain stable dimensions, though recurrence and rupture can occur, necessitating treatment such as enucleation or chemotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Oncology
Background:
- Retinoblastoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in children.
- Cavitary retinoblastoma is a specific subtype with unique clinical characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical features and treatment outcomes of eyes with cavitary retinoblastoma.
- To analyze demographic details, presentation, and treatment responses in this patient cohort.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series.
- Review of case records for patients diagnosed with cavitary retinoblastoma between 2013 and 2017.
- Analysis of demographic data, clinical presentation, tumor characteristics, and treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Ten eyes from ten patients with thirteen tumors were analyzed.
- Mean age at diagnosis was 36 months; tumors had a mean of two cavities.
- Tumor dimensions remained relatively stable; 8% recurrence and one case of cavity rupture with vitreous seeds were observed. No metastasis or death occurred.
Conclusions:
- Cavitary retinoblastoma exhibits diverse presentations and is frequently associated with vitreous seeds.
- Tumor dimensions in cavitary retinoblastoma tend to be stable over time.
- Management requires careful monitoring due to potential complications like recurrence and vitreous seeding.
