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.
History
In taking a medical history, the doctor will ask questions about present illness, a family history of retinoblastoma or risk factors for retinoblastoma and signs and symptoms that may suggest retinoblastoma. The physician must specifically inquire about a family history of eye tumors, blindness, childhood malignancies, or enucleations. A family history of other cancers such as sarcomas should also be inquired. The parents should be asked if either strabismus and/or leukocoria have been observed. [1]
Symptoms
The most common finding of retinoblastoma is leukocria which is an abnormal appearance of the retina as viewed through the pupil, also known as amaurotic cat's eye reflex. Some children with retinoblastoma can develop a strabismus, nystagmus, red eye and squint which is commonly referred to as "cross-eyed" or "wall-eyed" (strabismus). Emergency referral to an Opthalmologist is warranted when a child presents with Leukocoria or Strabismus.[2]
Less common symptoms of retinoblastoma include:[3]
- Deterioration of vision
- Proptosis
- Eye pain
- Squint
- Fever
- Symptoms of glaucoma which include:
- Severe headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Halos around lights
References
- ↑ Retinoblastoma. Canadian Cancer Society(2015) http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/retinoblastoma/diagnosis/?region=onAccessed on October 10 2015
- ↑ Retinoblastoma. National Cancer Institute(2015) http://www.cancer.gov/types/retinoblastoma/hp/retinoblastoma-treatment-pdq#link/_718_toc Accessed on October 10 2015
- ↑ Retinoblastoma. Wikipedia(2015) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinoblastoma Accessed on October 10 2015