retinoblastoma

Visual field

...n DH, Melson MR, Servodidio C: Visual field s in retinoblastoma survivors. Arch Ophthalmol 122 (9): 1324-30, 2004. [PUBMED Abstract] Back to Top Cellular Classification ... Full article >>> An examination may show changes in vision or visual field s, abnormal reflexes, abnormal eye movements ,...

Retinoblastoma

...o grow unless it is treated. Prevention Because retinoblastoma may be hereditary, genetic counseling and testi...plains Retinoblastoma includes causes, who gets retinoblastoma , diagnosis , stages, and treatment . Source:WebMD Medical Reference from The Cleveland Clinic ......

Retina

...rticle >>> Retina Service What is retinoblastoma ? Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer of the retina . The retina is the innermost layer of the eye , located at the back of the eye , that receives light and images necessary for vision . Full article >>> RETINA L DETACHMENT : ...

Pupil

... article >>> The commonest signs of retinoblastoma are an abnormal pupil which tends to reflect light as a white reflex - and a squint . The child's vision may also start to deteriorate and the eye may become red and inflamed - and sometimes painful. Full article >>> Tests to d...

Mosaicism

...... Full article >>> Families with retinoblastoma may have a founder with embryonic mutagenesis causing genetic mosaicism of gametes. Full article >>> It appears to be more common among children born to older parents (both father and mother), in a pattern consi stent with autos...

Eye pain

... Full article >>> Possible signs of retinoblastoma include "white pupil " and eye pain or redness. Full article >>> Is there a headache ? Is there nausea ? Is there vomiting ? Is there blurred vision ? Is there double vision ? Is there a fever ? Is there a stiff neck? ...

Congenital cataract

...e disease s including congenital cataract and retinoblastoma (a malignancy of the retina ). Full article >>> refractive error between the two eyes from nearsightedness , farsightedness , or astigmatism . Less common causes of amblyopia include ptosis (drooping) of one eyelid, disea...

Breast Cancer

...and breast cancer . Most children with inherited retinoblastoma generally have tumor s involving both eyes . Full article >>> For example, breast cancer will always be called breast cancer , even if it spreads to other body parts. The type of tissue within an organ that underwent the can...

Blindness

..., and as a result, more than 90% of children with retinoblastoma will be cured. The present challenge for those who treat retinoblastoma is to prevent blindness and other serious effects of treatment that ... Full article >>...

Bladder Cancer

...s osteosarcoma ( cancer of the bone). However, retinoblastoma has been linked to ovarian, breast , lung, prostate , and bladder cancer s much later in life. The cause of the secondary cancer s is not known at this time. Full article >>>...