Case Report, Int J Ophthalmic Pathol Vol: 2 Issue: 4
Challenges of Managing Advanced Retinoblastoma in a 4 Year Old Nigerian Girl: Case Report and Review of Literature
| Aliyu H Balarabe1*, Abdulkabir A Ayanniyi2 and Kehinde F Monsudi1 | |
| 1Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria | |
| 2Department of Ophthalmology, College of Health sciences, University of Abuja, Nigeria | |
| Corresponding author: Aliyu Hamza Balarabe Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, P.M.B 1126, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi state, Nigeria Tel: +2348036235350; E-mail: hamzabalarabe@yahoo.com |
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| Received: April 28, 2013 Accepted: September 20, 2013 Published: September 25, 2013 | |
| Citation: Balarabe AH, Ayanniyi AA, Monsudi KF (2013) Challenges of Managing Advanced Retinoblastoma in a 4 Year Old Nigerian Girl: Case Report and Review of Literature. Int J Ophthalmic Pathol 2:4. doi:10.4172/2324-8599.1000123 |
Abstract
Retinoblastoma is the most common childhood ocular malignancy. It is possible to save life and vision in many patients with retinoblastoma due to advances in management and care. In Sub-Saharan Africa, management is marred by challenges including poverty and late presentation. This was a case report of advanced right eye retinoblastoma in a four year old girl.
