cancer⚑ High burden in India
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 intraocular 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 metastasis)
- ·Focal therapy
Treatment
- · (including eye removal in advanced cases)
- · (after in cases of metastasis)
- ·Focal therapy
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