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Pathology Guidelines for Processing Eyes with Retinoblastoma To obtain an adequate specimen for evaluation of tumor characteristics blood pressure chart cdc order sotalol online now, histopathologic risk features (described later), and genetic evaluation, it is necessary to process the freshly enucleated eye and obtain tumor without excessive contamination of the intraocular structures. Sections of the eye should include the structures to evaluate (choroid, tumor, all levels of the optic nerve, and anterior chamber structures). Any of these techniques should be performed immediately after enucleation, with awareness of the anatomic orientation and taking care to avoid collapsing the eye or excessively contaminating P. Before opening the eye, a cross-section of the optic nerve should be obtained and submitted for histopathologic examination to avoid contamination by the tumor. The eye is then placed in 10% formalin and, after adequate fixation, the eye is grossed to obtain a central section including the optic nerve, tumor, and pupil (P. The calottes should be further sectioned into anterior and posterior segments, and submitted on edge for histopathologic examination of the choroid. A: Preferably under a stereoscopic microscope the eye is examined to select the area in which most of the tumor is present. This is achieved by retroillumination to identify the area of the tumor by the denser shadow. Before sectioning the eye one must obtain the cross-section of the optic nerve margin for histologic examination. The scleral window should be created perpendicular to this site to obtained tumor at the edge of the larger mass. B: the opening of the eye is made with a sharp blade or by using a corneal trephine (not shown here), to obtain a scleral window. C: Under the microscope, select the areas of least necrosis and calcification without disturbing intraocular structures such as retina and optic nerve head. Retrieve tumor and placed in cryoresistant tubes to immediately freeze and store until needed for genetic studies or research. D: Place the eye in 10% formalin gently reforming the round shape of the eye and fix for at least 24 hours. Gross Features Primary retinoblastomas originate in the sensory retina and occupy the retina and vitreous cavity. Retinoblastoma tumors are usually white-gray with a chalky appearance and a soft, friable consistency. Bright white speckles corresponding to calcifications are present throughout the tumor. These tumors tend to entirely fill the cavity and produce floating tumor spheres called vitreous seeds. From there, the tumor can permeate the lymphatic vessels and metastasize to regional lymph nodes. A: After adequate fixation remove the calotte where the window to obtain fresh tumor was created by cutting nearer to the optic nerve (without transecting it) and to avoid the opened area of the sclera. B: Cut and remove the opposite calotte to obtain the central pupil optic nerve section (P. F: Schematic representation of the sections already cut from the calottes to submit for processing into paraffin blocks and slides. Notice that the tumor mass is growing from the retina (arrow) into the vitreal cavity. B: Gross photograph of an eye with a retinoblastoma showing an exophytic growth pattern. Notice that the tumor is growing from the retina (arrow) into the subretinal space with associated retinal detachment. C: Gross photograph of an eye with a retinoblastoma showing a mixed growth pattern, the most frequent type. Notice that the tumor grows both into the vitreous cavity and into the subretinal space with the retina (arrow) entrapped in the middle. Notice the absence of a well-formed mass; instead there are white seeds of tumor cells along the retina (arrow) and ciliary body (cb). This presentation of retinoblastoma is seen in children with an average age of 6 years. The tumor cells grow throughout the retina while single cells and vitreous seeds invade the anterior portions of the retina, the ciliary body, and, eventually, the anterior chamber. Clinically, this type of tumor resembles an inflammatory process presenting as pseudohypopyon mimicking inflammatory cell accumulation (hypopyon) in the anterior chamber and vitreous seeds simulating the inflammatory cellular reaction seen in uveitis. Because this type of retinoblastoma resembles an inflammatory process, the diagnosis is often delayed until cytological examination of the aqueous humor or, in rare cases, of the vitreous. Almost all reported cases have a unilateral, sporadic presentation without family history. Although the diagnosis is difficult, children with diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma have a good prognosis after enucleation. C: Gross photograph of the enucleated eye with extensive necrosis of the tumor (T) that instead of the even white color in this case the tumor is tan yellow to tan brown and very soft. Also note the massive invasion of the choroid (*) by tumor and the thickened edematous sclera (s). Another unusual presentation is the extensively necrotic retinoblastoma that presents as severe inflammatory reaction with massive necrosis of the tumor (more than 95%) and with necrosis of the intraocular structures. If the eye is left untreated, this may be followed by phthisis bulbi (complete atrophy of the eye). Extensively necrotic retinoblastoma is associated with statistically significant increase in histopathologic risk factors such as choroidal invasion and optic nerve invasion. In most of these cases, complete occlusion of the central retinal artery is found; however, it is not known whether this is a primary event or the result of tumor necrosis.

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One unique reconstructive option for the proximal humerus is the clavicula pro humero whereby the clavicle is disarticulated from the manubrium and rotated on its vascular pedicle and fused to the remaining distal humerus providing a very stable and durable reconstruction 04 heart attack m4a sotalol 40 mg order otc. The middle and proximal fibula, rib, clavicle, scapular body, and iliac wing can forgo reconstruction with good functional results. In the pelvis, for iliac wing resections involving the sacroiliac joint and/or posterior column (Zone I), autografts, either non- or vascularized, can be employed to reconnect the supra-acetabular pelvis to the sacrum although reconstruction is not always necessary. External hemipelvectomy (hind quarter amputation) historically was the only surgical option. When no reconstruction is performed, the space between the hip and residual pelvis/sacrum results in significant limb shortening (up to 4 inches) and poor function, albeit better than external hemipelvectomy. An attempt at creating a sling from synthetic material to prevent proximal migration, which is subsequently augmented by scarring, may assist in minimizing limb length inequality. Saddle endoprosthetic, allograft-hip arthroplasty composites, and complete endoprosthetic replacement have all been performed. If internal hemipelvectomy is to be attempted, the goal must be an adequate resection of the tumor, which can prove to be quite difficult. Special Considerations for the Skeletally Immature the skeletally immature patient presents a particular challenge in that the reconstruction must be dynamic in order to accommodate future growth when a physis is sacrificed. Because osteosarcoma generally arises in the child and adolescent, this can become a significant issue. In girls, the growth spurts occur in pre- and early adolescence, while in boys it happens later. Most of the growth in the lower extremity is provided for by the physes about the knee (distal femur approximately 40%, proximal tibia approximately 30%) while the upper femur and lower tibia have modest contributions of about 15% each. Limb lengthening via distraction osteogenesis is also an option,405,406,407 but there remains concern in utilizing this complex technique concurrently with P. Intrinsic reconstructions such as rotationplasty and tibial turn up-plasties are particularly attractive in the skeletally immature patient, especially in children younger than 8 years, who will experience a significant amount of growth. Most commonly, this is done for resection of the knee, where the ankle subsequently functions as a knee joint. Accordingly, many children and their families adjust very well to their new appearance and function. Noncontiguous disease ("skip lesions") proximal to the main tumor, if not detected, can result in recurrence within the stump in up to 20% of cases. With the careful screening preformed by an experienced orthopaedic oncologist, contemporary limb salvage surgery does not appear to impart a survival disadvantage. Nevertheless, if the margins are precarious at the preoperative staging evaluation, then amputation is necessary. Complications are far more frequent in limb salvage patients than in those who undergo amputation. Furthermore, patients that either present with a pathologic fracture, or fracture during induction chemotherapy, may be poor candidates for limb salvage surgery. The age of the patient, location of the tumor, presence or absence of pathologic fracture, and the desires of the patient and family must be considered carefully. Accordingly, aggressive reconstruction with vascular and/or nerve grafting as necessary should be done to save even limited hand and wrist function. In the lower extremity, external hemipelvectomy leads to a particularly poor functional result. A hip disarticulation at least permits improved sitting although prosthetic use remains poor. For tumors above the proximal tibia, limb salvage with one of the above techniques is preferable to amputation and can potentially give equally functional results. Patients undergoing above the knee amputation have increased energy expenditure compared with those undergoing endoprosthetic reconstruction. Ifosfamide (I) with444 or without261,445 etoposide (E) have shown promising activity, although their role in improving outcome has not been adequately evaluated. Although early nonrandomized trials suggested that the addition of chemotherapy improved the outcome for patients with osteosarcoma,433,434,435,436,437 some investigators were concerned that the reported improved outcome was related to patient selection, stage migration (related to the introduction of computed tomography), or improved surgical techniques. The results of that trial suggested that the natural history of osteosarcoma had indeed changed. Two subsequent controlled randomized trials confirmed the importance of chemotherapy administration for patients with osteosarcoma. In an effort to increase the number of patients able to undergo limb-sparing procedures, investigators at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center started using preoperative chemotherapy. The administration of chemotherapy allowed extra time for construction of prosthetic devices and also had the theoretical advantage of treating presumed micrometastatic disease. Histological response to preoperative chemotherapy became an important predictor of outcome. However, a Pediatric Oncology Group study revealed equivalent outcome for patients randomly assigned to treatment with adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy. The concept of altering therapy based on histological response in an effort to improve outcome was originally proposed by Rosen, who reported that altering therapy following surgical resection for patients with a poor histological response resulted in outcome similar to that of patients with a good histological response. Although this strategy increases the number of good responders, in this setting histological response loses its predictive value. Current Treatment Results North America Since osteosarcoma is a rare malignancy representing only about 3% of childhood cancer,10,459 very few single institutions care for enough patients to perform single institution controlled clinical trials. 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The time-dose relationship for radiation therapy correlates significantly with outcome how quickly do blood pressure medication work cheap sotalol on line. Prolonged interruptions in radiation therapy have consistently been associated with reduced likelihood of disease control. However, ensuring at least a 5-mm margin of coverage of the cribriform plate is important, as inadequate irradiation of that area can lead to an increase in recurrence at this location. The radiation dose to the posterior fossa or tumor bed is based upon earlier observations defining a "threshold" dose of more than 50 Gy, in practice indicating near-tolerance levels of 54. Several studies over the past 15 years indicate one can effectively control medulloblastoma with smaller boost volumes, targeting the tumor bed and any imaging-visible residual with a 2-cm margin rather than the entire posterior fossa. At the time of disease relapse, multiple single agents and drug combinations have resulted in objective responses, although cure with chemotherapy alone has been infrequent. These results were the basis of a series of trials performed over the ensuing two decades evaluating the efficacy of chemotherapy given at higher dose, coupled with other agents, or given in various sequences with radiotherapy, in children with high-risk medulloblastoma (see Table 26B. Also, because of the encouraging survival rates seen in children with poor-risk disease, chemotherapy was added to radiation therapy in children with nondisseminated (average-risk disease) in attempts to both improve survival and allow a reduction in the dose of craniospinal radiation. For children with average risk disease, 5-year survival rates of 80% to 85% have been seen after radiotherapy and a variety of chemotherapeutic agents used during and after radiotherapy (see Table 26B. Treatment results, with different chemotherapy regimens used for variable intervals of time prior to radiotherapy, have been mixed. Once again, studies to date utilizing chemotherapy prior to radiotherapy have not shown benefit and possibly may have demonstrated inferior overall disease control rates. Jude prospective study utilizing postradiotherapy high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell rescue in a similar group of high-risk patients. Other studies are attempting to determine whether higher-dose chemotherapy supplemented with peripheral stem cell rescue or the addition of methotrexate to multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimens will improve survival for patients with "high-risk" disease. The benefits of chemotherapy have also been widely explored in infants with medulloblastoma (see Table 26B. This study demonstrated that a subgroup of patients, primarily those with desmoplastic tumors and/or tumors that were localized at the time of diagnosis, could be treated with chemotherapy alone, with a disease-free survival rate of more than 80% for those with desmoplastic tumors. These will be especially crucial in children with disseminated medulloblastoma as, to date, studies have not demonstrated a significant improvement in long-term survival for children in this patient population. Relapsed Medulloblastoma Treatment of children with relapsed medulloblastoma remains an extremely problematic, unsettled therapeutic issue. Objective responses have been noted after treatment with a variety of different agents, such as cisplatin, carboplatin, cyclophosphamide, P. Mephalan, cyclophosphamide, busulphan, and thiotepa, with or without carboplatin and/or etoposide, have been most widely used in high-dose consolidation chemotherapy regimens, possibly with the best disease control rates being reported for thiotepa-based approaches. Long-term survival and possibly cure have been noted predominantly in patients with localized relapse, who with further surgery and/or induction chemotherapy can be shown to have no measurable residual disease at time of consolidation. Even in these situations, long-term disease control has been seen predominantly in children who have not received radiotherapy previously and are treated with primary site irradiation or in those who are re-irradiated. Most newly diagnosed patients older than 3 years will have already been treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and in this patient population long-term disease control, at relapse, is much less likely, ranging from between 0% and 30%, with most studies suggesting that only those patients with localized recurrence amenable to re-resection and who receive primary site radiotherapy will survive. Biologic agents, such as epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors and antiangiogenesis drugs, are being actively explored in patients with relapsed disease, as is the use of maintenance therapy with maturation agents, such as retinoic acid or low-dose chemotherapy (possibly anti-angiogenic regimens known as metronomic treatment). Outcome It has been clearly shown that children surviving medulloblastoma are at high risk for long-term sequelae believed to be due, in great part, to the dose of craniospinal radiation therapy received, but also related to preoperative neurologic status, the presence of hydrocephalus at the time of diagnosis, perioperative complications including posterior fossa mutism, and possibly the use of adjuvant chemotherapy. This drop in intelligence can be seen as early as 1-year posttreatment, is progressive, and may or not plateau over time. Reduction of radiotherapy to 2,400 cGy has resulted in a somewhat lesser drop in overall intelligence but still severe sequelae in many patients, with younger patients having a 10- to 20-point I. These all result in children being at significant risk for learning problems as they enter and proceed in school. The situation is possibly even more complex in children younger than 3 years, especially infants, with medulloblastoma. Frank mental retardation has been documented in 70% of infants treated with craniospinal radiotherapy and 30% or more of those who received chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus local radiotherapy. It is unclear how the addition of methotrexate to infant chemotherapy-alone approaches will affect neurocognitive outcome. Chemotherapy may also play an additive role in the intellectual deterioration and complications seen, although this has not been conclusively shown. Endocrinologic sequelae are also common, with growth hormone insufficiency being the most common sequelae seen. Other hormonal deficiencies that may occur include gonadotrophin abnormalities, thyroid dysfunction, and less frequently adrenocortical deficiency. The timing and safety of growth hormone replacement therapy in children with medulloblastoma remains somewhat controversial. These sequelae are probably only the tip of the iceberg as regards disabilities for medulloblastoma long-term survivors. In patients treated between 1992 and 2000, health status was noted to be poor in patients surviving medulloblastoma in many domains. There was also the suggestion in the latter study that treatment with chemotherapy may have intensified the difficulties encountered. These worrisome results are a prime reason for the ongoing studies attempting to further reduce the dose of craniospinal radiation therapy and possibly alter the type of chemotherapy given.

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As treatments have become more effective at prolonging survival for nearly all patients pulse pressure reference range order discount sotalol on-line, and producing cures in the majority, there has been an increased awareness of, and focus on reducing, the short- and long-term sequelae of therapy. Although a higher proportion of adults had one or more "unfavorable" prognostic features, and potentially important differences in treatment could not be ruled out as a contributing factor, pediatric patients had a consistently better outcome than adult patients. For example, head and neck tumors are most common in children younger than 8 years and, if arising in the orbit, are almost always of the embryonal variety. On the other hand, extremity tumors are more commonly seen in adolescents and are more frequently of the alveolar subtype. Some of the factors that may play a role in these phenomena are discussed later in this chapter. Costello syndrome is caused by heterozygous de novo point mutations in Harvey rat sarcoma (H- ras), resulting in increased activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway. Use of marijuana, cocaine, or any recreational drug by the father was also associated with an approximately twofold increased risk. As the details of these pathways become better defined, lesions at any point within a given pathway will likely have similar consequences and thus an entire pathway will need to be evaluated rather than looking at an isolated genetic alteration. Much has been learned in the past decade regarding the specific molecular genetic alterations that are associated with the development of this tumor. It was also noted in this zebrafish model that the cancer stem cells shared similar characteristics to human satellite cells. Furthermore, it is hoped that these models may provide a new approach for rational search for novel targeted therapy. The characteristic feature that permits such classification is the identification of skeletal myogenic lineage. Typically, this consists of the light microscopic identification of cross-striations characteristic of skeletal muscle, or characteristic rhabdomyoblasts. Histologic appearance, which is based on the identification of typical cytologic and architectural features, is usually sufficiently distinctive to permit straightforward categorization of the two subtypes. Finally, a category of sarcoma not otherwise specified was created for tumors that could not otherwise be classified into a specific subtype. Under this new classification schema, embryonal tumors are diagnosed if the tumor has a stroma-rich, less dense, spindle cell appearance, and there is no evidence of an alveolar pattern. The botryoid tumors have a particularly favorable prognosis and tend to arise almost exclusively from the bladder or vagina in infants and young children or from the nasopharynx in slightly older children. The spindle cell variants tend to arise disproportionately in the paratesticular region but may also be seen in the head and neck, extremities, and orbit. They are almost always associated with limited disease; they appear to have a less aggressive pattern of behavior than the classic embryonal tumors and an extremely good prognosis. These tumors are associated with a characteristic reciprocal chromosomal translocation between the long arms of chromosomes 2 (or, less commonly, chromosome 1) and 13. Under this system, the presence of any alveolar pattern is sufficient to categorize the tumor as an alveolar subtype. Typically, these tumors are composed of densely packed, small, round cells lining septations that appear histologically reminiscent of pulmonary alveoli. Undifferentiated sarcomas are generally lacking in any defining cytologic or architectural features and fail to express antigenic markers that would otherwise allow their more precise classification. It may also address questions regarding the pathogenesis of these tumors and prove useful at defining distinct prognostic subgroups within categories of histologic subtype. The lung is the most frequent site of metastasis (40% to 50%); less common sites, either isolated or in conjunction with multimetastatic disease, are bone marrow (20% to 30%), bone (10%), and, depending on the site of the primary tumor, lymph node (up to 20%). The sex ratio is almost equal, and the median age at diagnosis is approximately 6 years. At times, it can be difficult to distinguish between orbit/eyelid tumors and parameningeal tumors since tumors arising in both locations can produce proptosis and occasionally ophthalmoplegia; nasal, aural, or sinus "congestion," and/or obstruction, with or without mucopurulent or sometimes sanguinous discharge are seen primarily with parameningeal tumors as are cranial nerve palsies, sometimes multiple, as a result of direct extension of tumor through the skull base toward the meninges. Bladder tumors tend to grow intraluminally, in or near the trigone, and have a polypoid appearance on gross or endoscopic examination. Hematuria, urinary obstruction, and occasionally the extrusion of mucosanguineous tissue can occur, particularly if the tumor is botryoid. Prostate tumors usually produce large pelvic masses with or without urethral strangury; constipation may occur. The risk of tumor dissemination to regional retroperitoneal lymph nodes appears to be closely linked to age at diagnosis, being distinctly uncommon in boys younger than 10 years, and being present in 50% or more of older boys. The median age at diagnosis is 5 years, and two-thirds of patients are diagnosed before 6 years of age. The fact that injuries are frequent and expected on the extremities of school-aged children may lead to a delay in diagnosis. Trunk Truncal sarcomas are similar in evolution to those of the extremities in that they exhibit all histologic types and have a tendency for local recurrence despite wide local excision and for distant spread. They are of relatively large diameter compared with tumors of the head and neck or of the bladder. Other Sites Intrathoracic and Retroperitoneal-Pelvic Regions Intrathoracic and retroperitoneal-pelvic tumors can become large before the diagnosis is made because they are deep within the body. 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In developing countries arteria 66 sotalol 40 mg purchase online, however, the diagnosis is frequently made only after an enlarged eye (buphthalmos) or gross orbital extension is apparent. Leukocoria, white papillary reflex instead of the normal red reflex, is manifest when the tumor is large or has caused a total retinal detachment leading to a retrolental mass visible through the pupil. In some cases, a small tumor centered in the macula (central portion of the retina) can produce leukocoria. Loss of central vision from a tumor in the macula can result in a disruption of fusional ability and cause the affected eye to drift. Other ophthalmic features accompany some cases of retinoblastoma and may indicate the necessity for immediate enucleation. Heterochromia (different color for each iris) can present as an initial sign of retinoblastoma secondary to iris neovascularization. The diagnosis of retinoblastoma should be excluded in children that present with this condition. Extensive necrosis of the tumor and liberated angiogenic factors may be responsible for this neovascularization of the iris. Spontaneous bleeding from rubeosis iridis can also cause hyphema (blood in the anterior chamber) and the potential diagnosis of retinoblastoma should be investigated in a child presenting with spontaneous hyphema without history of trauma. Closed-angle glaucoma can also be secondary to mechanical obstruction of the anterior chamber angle by the iris and lens that has been pushed forward by a large intravitreal tumor. Intraocular tumors are not associated with pain unless secondary glaucoma or inflammation is present. Diagnosis Most commonly, a parent or relative of an affected child notes an abnormality of the eye that prompts a pediatrician to look for leukocoria using an ophthalmoscope. Pupillary dilation and examination with the patient under anesthesia are essential to fully evaluate the retina. Characteristically, the diagnosis is made by the ophthalmoscopic and ultrasonographic appearance, and pathologic confirmation is unnecessary. When the tumor is at an advanced stage, distinguishing vitreous seeding from multifocal tumors can be difficult; however, this distinction has important ramifications for the prognosis for the patient and for genetic counseling for the family. Earlier detection of the tumor would benefit the patient both by decreasing the chance of a child presenting with metastatic disease and by increasing the chance of being able to salvage the affected eye. A suggestion has been made to include dilation of the pupil prior to examination at the first well-child visit. An additional benefit of screening would be the earlier detection and treatment of congenital and infantile cataracts. Whether routine screening would be practical is controversial because diseases such as retinoblastoma and congenital cataracts are rare (congenital cataracts affect approximately 1 in 2,000 live births) and because pediatricians may not be adequately trained to recognize these conditions. Neovascularization of the anterior chamber and partial closure of the anterior angle (*) are also present. B: Histologic picture of rubeosis iridis showing neovascularization (arrows) of the anterior portion of the iris (i) and focally on the endothelial surface of the cornea (arrow). Contraction of the neovascular membrane produces closure of the anterior chamber angle (*). C: Histologic picture of the anterior segment of an eye with retinoblastoma seeds on the surface of the iris (i) with focal rosette formation (insert). For patients who present with small tumors, careful scleral depressed examination in the office and later under anesthesia as well as office ultrasonography is necessary to make the diagnosis. A more extensive metastatic work-up is not necessary for these patients unless there is a question of optic nerve extension or extensive choroidal invasion. Because of the rarity of distant metastases in patients with retinoblastoma, a bone marrow examination or bone scan is usually not warranted unless the physician has suspicions of systemic involvement. Differential Diagnosis A number of benign conditions (pseudoretinoblastomas) can clinically simulate retinoblastoma and sometimes create considerable diagnostic difficulty for the ophthalmologist. Clinical definition is mandatory because the management of these entities differs considerably from the radical treatment of P. Early reports of the frequency of enucleations performed for suspected retinoblastomas when an alternative final pathological diagnosis is made varied from 30% to 16% according to the degree of oncologic experience of, and the type of referrals received by, the group reporting the series. Contrastenhanced coronal T1-weighted image showing parasellar and left middle fossa spread of retinoblastoma (T) with extension along the sylvian fissure. Other conditions that might be confused clinically also produce or simulate a mass in the vitreous or the retina. With the exception of medulloepithelioma, these lesions have in common a variety of histopathologic features distinct from retinoblastoma that create a difficult differential diagnosis for the pathologist. Toxocara canis endophthalmitis is caused by the larvae of the nematode Toxocara canis and presents almost always in children, although never at birth. Usually there are no signs of ocular inflammation as the live larvae do not elicit an inflammatory response. Dead larvae elicit the formation of a localized eosinophilic abscess surrounding the microorganism. Condensed vitreous with gliosis and fibrosis may be present at the site of infection. Because these organisms are very small and degenerate, histological confirmation is very difficult. A posterior subcapsular cataract forms if the posterior capsule of the lens is ruptured by the traction of the vessels and fibrous membrane. These abnormal vessels leak and create an exudative retinal detachment rich in lipids with subretinal foamy macrophages and cholesterol clefts. The clinical presentation and the ancillary radiologic and ultrasonic findings are typical for retinoblastoma in the majority of patients. Usually the correct diagnosis does not represent a diagnostic dilemma for the experienced pediatric/oncologic ophthalmologist. The resistance to biopsy confirmation of the tumor arises from the dramatic difference between survivals for patients with contained intraocular tumors versus those with extraocular seeding of the tumor.

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