Retinoblastoma presenting as pseudohypopyon and preserved visual acuity

• Main Authors: Andrea L. Blitzer, Sidney A. Schechet, Hassan A. Shah, Michael P. Blair
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
• Series: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
• Subjects: Retinoblastoma; Pseudohypopyon; Enucleation; Histopathology; Anterior segment tumor
• Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S245199362100150X

Purpose: To describe a Case of retinoblastoma that presented subtly as a pseudohypopyon in a child with preserved visual acuity. Observations: A 3-year-old male was referred for concern of hypopyon in the left eye. Initial examination revealed 20/30 vision, a pseudohypopyon, and a large white mass on fundoscopy. Examination under anesthesia revealed extensive retinoblastoma with vitreous seeds and anterior chamber involvement. Enucleation was performed and histology demonstrated retinoblastoma with tumor cells found within the ciliary body, iris, iridocorneal angle, and Schlemm canal. Based on the high-risk histopathology findings, adjuvant chemotherapy was performed. Conclusions and importance: Retinoblastoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in children. Though the classic presentation is leukocoria and/or strabismus, it can present in a variety of ways. Physicians should be aware that retinoblastoma, even severe forms, can present subtly with pseudohypopyon and preserved vision. Adjuvant chemotherapy for anterior segment involvement remains controversial.