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Chapter-67 Management of Retinal Tumors

BOOK TITLE: Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology (Pediatric Ophthalmic Surgery)

Author
1. Garg Ashok
2. Shome Debraj
ISBN
9789350251485
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11282_67
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
13
Author Affiliations
1. Garg Eye Institute and Research Center, 235-Model Town, Dabra Chowk, Hisar, India, Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, Hissar, Haryana, India, Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, 235, Model Town, Dabra Chowk, Hisar-125005, India, Jaipur Heart Institute, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, 235-Model Town, Dabra Chowk Hisar-125005, Haryana, India, 235, Model Town, Dabra Chowk, Hisar, Haryana, India, Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, Hisar, India, Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, Model Town, Dabra Chowk, Hisar, India, President, Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India[IIRSI], Garg Eye Hospital, 235, Model Town, Dabra Chowk, Hisar, Haryana, India, Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, Dabra Chowk, Hisar, Haryana, India, Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, 235 Model Town, Dabra Chowk, Hisar-125005, Haryana, India, Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, 235 Model Town, Dabra Chowk, Hisar, Haryana, India, Garg Eye Institute and Research Centre, 23
2. Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital Pvt Ltd, Major Parmeshwaran Road Opp. SIWS College, Gate No.3, Wadala, Mumbai, India, Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Plot No-153, Road No-9, Major Parmeshwaran Road, Opp-SIWS College, Gate No-3, Wadala, Mumbai-400031, India, Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 153, Road No. 9, Major Parmeshwaran Road, Opp. SIWS College, Gate No. 3, Wadala, Mumbai, India, Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital Pvt Ltd, Wadala, Mumbai, India, Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital Pvt Ltd, Plot No 153, Road No 9, Major Parmeshwaran Road, Opp SIWS College, Gate No 3, Wadala, Mumbai-400031, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

The common tumor which affects the retina areretinal capillary hemangioma, retinal cavernous hemangioma, choroidal melanoma, choroidal hemangiomas, retinal astrocytoma, retinoblastoma and vasoproliferative tumor of the retina. All the tumors have different origin, some have autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. Some may remain asymptomatic for a long period. Some are unilateral, others are bilateral. The major investigations done are fluorescein angiography, fundoscopic examination, ultrasonography optical coherence tomography.Visual field examination, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are other investigationswhich are of value in clinching diagnosis.Differential diagnosis is done to differentiate it from other tumors so that treatment can be planned. The major treatments used are laser photocoagulation therapy, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, low beam radiotherapy, transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT). The prognosis of these tumors is fairly good.

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