An Overview of Childhood Ocular, Orbital and Surface Tumor with Clinical Updates

Authors

  • Soma Rani Roy Resident surgeon and Head of Oculoplastics & Ocular Oncology, Chittagong Eye Infirmary, Chittagong
  • Fahmida Huque Senior Assistant Surgeon, Chittagong Eye Infirmary, Chittagong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jnio.v5i1.63145

Keywords:

Childhood tumor, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, dermoid cyst, conjunctival nevus

Abstract

Childhood tumor is different from but has a wide range varieties in types and presentation due to its origin from different embryogenic layers. Pediatric patients mostly depend on their parent or caregiver for seeking medical attention thus many ocular tumor present with unnecessary delay. Most childhood ocular tumors are benign but there are also life threatening tumors. In this paper a variety of intraocular, orbital and surface tumors are reviewed with their key sign of diagnosis and current treatment modalities. Though most of these tumor present at tertiary eye hospital, the overall knowledge about these tumors can help ophthalmologists in diagnosis and proper referral.

J. Natl. Inst. Ophthalmol. 2022;5(1):51-68

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Published

2022-12-08

How to Cite

Roy, S. R. ., & Huque, F. . (2022). An Overview of Childhood Ocular, Orbital and Surface Tumor with Clinical Updates. Journal of National Institute of Ophthalmology, 5(1), 51–68. https://doi.org/10.3329/jnio.v5i1.63145

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Review Article