Two cases of unilateral pediatric proptosis: A diagnostic challenge

Abstract Pediatric proptosis often presents with confusing clinical features requiring a systematic approach to avoid diagnostic dilemmas. We present two children of retinoblastoma and congenital uveal malignant melanoma, with late presentation. Through this article, we highlight the importance of s...

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Published inThe Pan-American journal of ophthalmology Vol. 6; no. 3; p. 95
Main Authors Tara, V. Shruthi, Pallavi, M. P., Thulasidas, Mithun
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 01.07.2024
Subjects
congenital uveal malignant melanoma
enucleation
histopathological examination
immunohistochemistry
pediatric proptosis
retinoblastoma
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Summary:Abstract Pediatric proptosis often presents with confusing clinical features requiring a systematic approach to avoid diagnostic dilemmas. We present two children of retinoblastoma and congenital uveal malignant melanoma, with late presentation. Through this article, we highlight the importance of systematic clinical examination, appropriate investigations for executing timely treatment, clinical correlation, and the value of histopathologic examination.
ISSN:2666-4909
2666-4909
DOI:10.4103/pajo.pajo_49_24