Understanding retinoblastoma: epidemiology and genetics
Retinoblastoma is usually initiated by a random mutation of a gene in a retinal cell. It is important to try and recognise if the child has germline retinoblastoma, as this may affect both eyes of the child. Siblings and future children of the child with retinoblastoma are at greater risk of develop...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London
2018-05-01
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Series: | Community Eye Health Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.cehjournal.org/article/understanding-retinoblastoma-epidemiology-and-genetics/ |
Summary: | Retinoblastoma is usually initiated by a random mutation of a gene in a retinal cell. It is important to try and recognise if the child has germline retinoblastoma, as this may affect both eyes of the child. Siblings and future children of the child with retinoblastoma are at greater risk of developing this cancer. |
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ISSN: | 0953-6833 1993-7288 |