Visual Function After Laser Hyperthermia and Chemotherapy for Macular Retinoblastoma - 26/08/14
Doi : 10.1016/S0002-9394(14)75441-8
Résumé |
Purpose: |
To determine whether treatment of macular retinoblastoma with chemotherapy and laser hyperthermia can lead to satisfactory visual acuity.
Methods: |
A child with unilateral macular retinoblastoma was treated with chemotherapy and laser hyperthermia. Visual function was assessed one year after treatment.
Results: |
At age 25 months, the patient had normal visual behavior and a normal spatial-sweep visual-evoked potential.
Conclusion: |
Treatment of macular retinoblastoma with chemotherapy and laser hyperthermia may enable recovery of satisfactory visual acuity.
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Vol 121 - N° 5
P. 582-584 - mai 1996 Retour au numéro
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