Ocular tumors of childhood

It is important for the pediatrician to be aware of the benign and malignant ophthalmic tumors that can occur in children. This article covers some general concepts related to ocular tumors in children and briefly describes the clinical features and management of some of the more important tumors of the eyelids, conjunctiva, intraocular structures, and orbit. Although most ocular tumors in children are benign, certain malignant neoplasms can threaten the child's life as well as the child's sight. Hence, prompt recognition and patient referral to an ocular oncologist are crucial for proper clinical management.