RETINOBLASTOMA IN A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Retinoblastoma, although a common ocular childhood tumour is rare in the older age groups. It present commonly as leucocoria and strabismus especially in the younger age groups. However in older children, its presentation may be atypical. We report a case of retinoblastoma in a 12 year old girl who initially presented with features of non specific inflammatory external ocular disease and later with proptosis and weight loss. Non response to ealier treatment prompted an enucleation whose specimen reveal a histological diagnosis of retinoblastoma.
Authors and Affiliations
Odogu V| Diete Koki Memorial Hospital, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Udoye E| Dept of Anatomical Pathology, Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri,Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Azonobi IR| Dept of Ophthalmology, Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Corresponding author email:doctorazonobi2002@ymail.com
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