Retinoblastoma history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
|
Retinoblastoma Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Retinoblastoma history and symptoms On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Retinoblastoma history and symptoms |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Retinoblastoma history and symptoms |
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.
History
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.
References