| Autor: |
Chaudhry, Rabia K., Khan, Nasar, Kumar, Wejai, Adwani, Kanwal, Roopchand, Gaintry, Dad, Mehboob |
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Ophthalmology Update; Jan-Mar2020, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p223-227, 5p |
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Objective: To find the problems in the management of Retinoblastoma patients at Ophthalmology Department Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. Methods: The study was conducted after approval from ethics review committee of JPMC. Medical records were reviewed retrospectively from January 2017 to January 2019.Patients were included in study after detailed history and examination. Studies done prior to starting treatment included ocular ultrasonography, examination under anesthesia (EUA), computed tomography (CT) or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Research: The ages at first presentation and the symptoms were acquired from clinical history. Gender, laterality of involvement and family history was noted. The data collection for this analysis included age at presentation, sex, family history of RB, clinical presentation, treatment administered, treatment compliance and outcome duration of survival. Conclusion: Low socioeconomic status, unawareness of disease, lack of knowledge are the main problems which delays in early diagnosis and prompt treatment retinoblastoma patients in most of the developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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