Regression of advanced group e retinoblastoma with intraarterial chemotherapy.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of regression of advanced retinoblastoma with intraarterial chemotherapy.
METHODS: A 25-month-old boy presented with extensive endophytic group E retinoblastoma with extensive vitreous seeds and total retinal detachment.
RESULTS: The patient underwent four sessions of intraarterial chemotherapy after which there was complete regression of vitreous seeds and near-complete calcification of the tumor.
CONCLUSION: Intraarterial chemotherapy is a novel treatment that is effective in selected cases of retinoblastoma. This technique allows selective delivery of chemotherapy to the involved tumor tissue with minimal systemic absorption.
Volume
6
Issue
4
First Page
406
Last Page
408
ISSN
1935-1089
Published In/Presented At
Ramasubramanian, A., Sinha, N., Rosenwasser, R. H., & Shields, C. L. (2012). Regression of advanced group e retinoblastoma with intraarterial chemotherapy. Retinal cases & brief reports, 6(4), 406–408. https://doi.org/10.1097/ICB.0b013e31824f702d
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
25389942
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article