Open AccessRetinoblastoma in an older child with secondary glaucoma as the first clinical presenting symptom: A case report
Author(s) -
Ying Zhang,
Tang Li
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i24.8695
Subject(s) - medicine , retinoblastoma , enucleation , physical examination , glaucoma , intraocular pressure , lesion , ophthalmology , uveitis , surgery , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
Retinoblastoma (Rb) is primarily found in infants or young children. The most common primary presenting sign of Rb is leukocoria. Rb is very rare in children who are 10 years old or older. Timely and correct diagnosis as well as proper treatment are the key factors affecting the prognosis of Rb.