Retinoblastoma
Synonyms
Eye Cancer, Retinoblastoma
Familial Retinoblastoma
Familial Retinoblastomas
Glioblastoma, Retinal
Glioblastomas, Retinal
Glioma, Retinal
Gliomas, Retinal
Hereditary Retinoblastoma
Hereditary Retinoblastomas
Neuroblastoma, Retinal
Neuroblastomas, Retinal
Retinal Glioblastoma
Retinal Glioblastomas
Retinal Glioma
Retinal Gliomas
Retinal Neuroblastoma
Retinal Neuroblastomas
Retinoblastoma, Familial
Retinoblastoma, Hereditary
Retinoblastoma, Sporadic
Retinoblastomas
Retinoblastomas, Familial
Retinoblastomas, Hereditary
Retinoblastomas, Sporadic
Sporadic Retinoblastoma
Sporadic Retinoblastomas
A malignant tumor arising from the nuclear layer of the retina that is the most common primary tumor of the eye in children. The tumor tends to occur in early childhood or infancy and may be present at birth. The majority are sporadic, but the condition may be transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. Histologic features include dense cellularity, small round polygonal cells, and areas of calcification and necrosis. An abnormal pupil reflex (leukokoria); NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; STRABISMUS; and visual loss represent common clinical characteristics of this condition. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, p2104)
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