Non-Familial Retinoblastoma: Case Report
Journal Title: MVP Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Retinoblastoma is a malignancy of the retina. It is most common intraocular tumor in children. Dominantly inherited disorder frequently found association with defect in RB1 gene. Approximately 40% of patients with retinoblastoma have inherited a germ-line mutation of the RB1 gene found 10% unilaterally while 60% are non-familial. Herewith we present 2 cases of non-familial, unilateral retinoblastoma.
Authors and Affiliations
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP438274
- DOI 10.15306/mvpjms/2015/v2i2/78313
- Views 110
- Downloads 0
Clinical Profile of Patients with Renal Calculi in a Tertiary Care Centre
Aims: To study the clinical profile of patient diagnosed with renal calculi. To study various Ultrasonographic findings of renal calculi. To study early complications associated with various management techniques. Materi...
Study of Various Organisms associated with Surgical Site Infection and their Sensitivity Pattern
Aim: The objectives of this study was to study the various micro-organisms causing surgical site infection, to study their antibiotic sensitivity and resistance pattern. Setting: Department of Surgery of a tertiary healt...
Oral Midazolam as a Pre-Medication in Paediatric Patients
Introduction: In some medical circumstances, pediatric patients may need premedication for transferring to the operating room. In these situations, using oral premedication is preferred. We assessed the efficacy and safe...
Maternal and Perinatal Outcome in Patients with HELLP Syndrome
HELLP syndrome (haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) is a component of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy which is associated with significant maternal as well as perinatal morbidity and mortality. Mat...
A Clinical Study of Peptic Ulcer Perforation
Background: Perforation is one of the most important complications of a peptic ulcer. In spite of modern management, it is still a life threatening emergency. Operative method is still the treatment of choice and simple...