Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumour arising from the retina. It typically presents in the first 3 years of life. The tumour is confined to the eye in the early stages and the cure rates is below 95%. Extra-ocular spread is rare and presents a very poor prognosis. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial to save life and vision. © 2011 Elsevier srl. All rights reserved.
De Ioris, M. A., Cozza, R., Romanzo, A., Vito, R. D., Mastronuzzi, A., Locatelli, F., Retinoblastoma, <<AREA PEDIATRICA>>, 2011; 12 (5): 181-189 [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/330028]
Retinoblastoma
Mastronuzzi, AngelaPenultimo
;Locatelli, Franco
2011
Abstract
Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumour arising from the retina. It typically presents in the first 3 years of life. The tumour is confined to the eye in the early stages and the cure rates is below 95%. Extra-ocular spread is rare and presents a very poor prognosis. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial to save life and vision. © 2011 Elsevier srl. All rights reserved.
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