Retinoblastoma in Late Childhood

Authors

  • B Badhu Associate Professor, Dept. of Ophthalmology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • S P Sah Associate Professor, Dept. of Pathology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • S Kumar Assistant Professor, Dept. of Ophthalmology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • R P Sah MD (Resident), Dept. of Ophthalmology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.844

Abstract

Retinoblastoma, the commonest intra-ocular tumor of childhood, is rare after the age
of 5 years. We report a case of retinoblastoma in a 10 year-old boy, who presented
with a fungating proptosed tender mass involving the entire left eye and the orbit. A
clinical diagnosis of retinoblastoma was made. Exenteration of the left orbit was done.
Histopathology revealed well-differentiated retinoblastoma with the involvement of
optic nerve section. CSF and bone marrow aspirates did not show any malignant
cells. This paper highlights the delayed presentation of retinoblastoma in late childhood
and discusses the treatment modalities of orbital retinoblastoma.
Though retinoblastoma in late childhood is uncommon, it should be considered in the
differential diagnosis of leukocoria and a fungating proptosed mass.

Key Words: Retinoblastoma, late childhood, fungating proptosed mass.

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Published

2003-04-01

How to Cite

Badhu, B., Sah, S. P., Kumar, S., & Sah, R. P. (2003). Retinoblastoma in Late Childhood. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 40(138), 86–89. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.844

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 138 (2001)

Section

Case Reports

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