Which of the following is a classic presenting symptom of Retinoblastoma?

Which of the following is a classic presenting symptom of Retinoblastoma? Correct Answer Cat’s eye reflex

Concept:-

  • Retinoblastoma: it is an eye cancer that begins in the retina – the sensitive lining on the inside of the eye.
  • Retinoblastoma most commonly affects young children, but can rarely occur in adults.
  • Retinoblastoma frequently occurs as a congenital tumor.
  • It can be multifocal or bilateral. It undergoes spontaneous regression.
  • Patients have a high incidence of second primary tumors.
  • The incidence decreases with age, most cases being diagnosed before the age of 4 years.

Sign and symptoms:

  • The child’s brought to an ophthalmologist with a history of yellow/white reflex in the pupillary area sometimes called cat’s eye.
  • Squint, usually convergent, at times divergent
  • Cataract/bulging eye/large eye
  • Leukocoria
  • Strabismus
  • Secondary glaucoma

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