Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma occurs due to mutations in a tumor suppressor gene (called RB1) located on chromosome #13. Two mutations (or gene changes) are necessary to "knock-out" this gene, and cause uncontrolled cell growth.
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Retinoblastoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the retina.
Retinoblastoma is sometimes caused by a gene mutation passed from the parent to the child.
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Retinoblastoma: A malignant eye tumor in children, usually under age 5, that arises in cells in the developing retina containing cancer-predisposing mutations in both copies of the gene RB1.
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Retinoblastoma is a rare cancerous tumor of the retina. It generally affects children younger than 6 years old. Retinoblastoma is caused by a gene mutation.
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Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor (cancer) of the retina (part of the eye) that generally affects children under the age of 6.
Alternative Names:
Tumor - retina; Cancer - retina
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
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Retinoblastoma will continue to grow unless it is treated.
Prevention
Because retinoblastoma may be hereditary, genetic counseling and testing is an important part of disease management.
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Retinoblastoma
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Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a malignant tumour which develops at the back of the eye. It originates in the cells of the retina - the light sensitive part of the eye.
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