Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
Vol. 8 No. 10 (2024): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research

Systemic Metastase in Late Management of Group D Retinoblastoma: A Case Report

Suryawijaya, Ernes Erlyana (Unknown)
I Wayan Eka Sutyawan (Unknown)
Ni Made Ayu Surasmiati (Unknown)
I Made Agus Kusumadjaja (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jul 2024

Abstract

Background: Retinoblastoma (RB) is a common malignancy that affects children and is fatal if left untreated. This case report aims to raise awareness the importance of starting therapy immediately in RB patients. Case presentation: A girl aged 1 year 9 months, came with complaints that her left eye (LE) appeared white for 2 weeks. Anterior segment examination was normal. On funduscopic examination, optic nerve was difficult to evaluate, covered by a mass, multiple mass scars on the retina, a size of > 6 mm at the posterior pole, and vitreous seeding. Ultrasound examination and CT scan showed an intraocular mass with calcification. The patient was diagnosed with group D intraocular LE RB and was planned for enucleation but was postponed due to cost constraints. The patient came back after 1 year and was diagnosed with extraocular LE RB stage IVB. Conclusion: Early diagnosis without adequate therapy leads to tumor spread and reduces patient survival.

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bsm

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience

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BioScientia Medicina is an open access international scholarly journal in the field of biomedicine and translational research aimed to publish a high-quality scientific paper including original research papers, reviews, short communication, and technical notes. This journal welcomes the submission ...