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Retinoblastoma simulating Coats' disease: a clinicopathologic report
Annals of Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1977
Summary
Contact B-scan ultrasonography correctly diagnosed retinoblastoma in an infant presenting with leukocoria. This imaging technique is crucial for differentiating retinoblastoma from Coats' disease.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Leukocoria, or white pupillary reflex, can indicate serious ocular conditions in infants.
- Coats' disease and retinoblastoma are common differential diagnoses for leukocoria.
- Accurate and timely diagnosis is critical for appropriate treatment and visual outcome.