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Anterior polar cataracts associated with bilateral retinoblastoma
Insights
Congenital cataracts in infants may mask retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. Early detection and treatment are crucial for preserving vision and life in affected children.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Oncology
Background:
- Bilateral congenital cataracts present a diagnostic challenge in infants.
- Retinoblastoma, a common intraocular malignancy in children, can be associated with various ocular anomalies.
Abstract:
A 13-month-old girl had bilateral congenital cataracts at four days after birth. At age 4 months the cataract in her right eye was observed by her mother to enlarge and change in color. Examination of the fundus disclosed a large yellow mass. The eye was subsequently enucleated and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of retinoblastoma associated with anterior polar cataract. On routine examination at age 13 months multiple tumors were observed in the fundus of the left eye, and were successfully treated by external beam irradiation. This is the second case reported.