Retinoblastoma regression following intra-arterial chemotherapy to the contralateral eye

Intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) has assumed a major role in the management of retinoblastoma. This targeted therapy involves the delivery of chemotherapy directly into the ophthalmic artery, minimizing systemic absorption. We report a case of retinoblastoma regression in the untreated eye followin...

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Main Authors: Grace L. Su, Li-Anne S. Lim, R. Joel Welch, Carol L. Shields
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-07-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319453419300360
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Summary:Intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) has assumed a major role in the management of retinoblastoma. This targeted therapy involves the delivery of chemotherapy directly into the ophthalmic artery, minimizing systemic absorption. We report a case of retinoblastoma regression in the untreated eye following IAC to the contralateral eye. Keywords: Retina, Retinoblastoma, Intra-arterial chemotherapy, Optical coherence tomography
ISSN:1319-4534