Solitary Retinocytoma in a Seven Year Old Boy.

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  • Dr. L. Njambi Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Wanyonyi M. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Kimani K. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Gachago M. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Njuguna M. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi, Kenya

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https://doi.org/10.64666/joecsa.2015.146

Abstract

Retinal astrocytoma is a rare benign tumour of astrocytes in the neurosensory retina. Detection usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. In this age group the diagnosis of solitary cases can be challenging as they may mimick retinoblastoma. However, there are cases that have been diagnosed in adulthood. In this case report, a seven year old boy presented with long standing history of leukocoria. The discussion highlights the management and distinguishing features with other causes of leukocoria.

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2015-12-01

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Njambi, L., Wanyonyi , M., Kimani , K., Gachago, M., & Njuguna , M. (2015). Solitary Retinocytoma in a Seven Year Old Boy. Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (JOECSA), 19(02). https://doi.org/10.64666/joecsa.2015.146

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Vol. 19 No. 02 (2015): Volume 19, Number 02, December 2015 - Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa

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