Retinoblastoma history and symptoms

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Overview

The hallmark of retinoblastoma is leukocoria which is an abnormal appearance of the retina as viewed through the pupil, also known as amaurotic cat's eye reflex. A positive family history of retinoblastoma may be present. Less common symptoms of retinoblastoma include deterioration of vision, a red and irritated eye, eye pain, squint, proptosis and fever.

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Common Symptoms

The most common symptoms of retinoblastoma include

  • The pupil often appears white or pink when you shine a light in a child's eye.
  • Lazy eye (strabismus): Both eyes do not appear to look in the same direction.
  • Vision problems
  • Eye pain
  • Redness of the white part of the eye
  • A pupil that does not get smaller when exposed to bright light

Less Common Symptoms

  • Pain and inflammation

Emergency referral to an Opthalmologist is warranted when a child presents with Leukocoria or Strabismus.

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