Pediatric Grand Rounds 2015
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Title: Pediatric Grand Rounds
Author: Aparna Kamasubramanian
Date: 03/25/2015
Keywords/Main Subjects: Leukocoria; Retinoblastoma; Vitreous seeding; Intra-arterial Chemotherapy; Melphalan; Intravitreal chemotherapy
Secondary CORE Category: Ophthalmic Pathology / Additional Resources
Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma
Brief Description: This is a case presentation of a child with leukocoria who was found to have a large unilateral retinoblastoma with vitreous seeding. Intra-arterial chemotherapy treatment with melphalan was undertaken and is discussed. After incomplete treatment with melphalan, intravitreal chemotherapy was undertaken and is discussed. Techniques for intravitreal chemotherapy are discussed.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_20808
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