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Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from the immature cells of a , the light-detecting of the eye. It is the most common primary cancer in children, and 80% of retinoblastoma cases are first detected in those under 3 years old.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Leukocoria seen in patient's pupil in photos
- ·Poor vision
- ·One or both eyes turning inward or outward
- ·Eye pain
Prevention
- · (after in cases of )
- ·Focal therapy
Treatment
- · (including eye removal in advanced cases)
- · (after in cases of )
- ·Focal therapy
Test yourself
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1. Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer that starts in which part of the eye?
2. Retinoblastoma is most often found in which age group?
3. A common warning sign of retinoblastoma seen in photographs is what?
4. Which is a treatment used for retinoblastoma?
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