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Paediatric Intra-ocular Tumours (Non-RB)

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Tumours of the eye are broadly classified as extra-ocular and intra-ocular. Among intra-ocular tumours of the eye in the paediatric age group, a majority of the tumours comprise of retinoblastoma. In this chapter, we are focussed primarily on three intra-ocular tumours other than retinoblastoma. The reason it is essential to learn about these tumours is because these tumours can vary significantly in presentation, management as well as prognosis. Timely identification and management can significantly alter the prognosis of these patients.

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    Wai-Ching Lam

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Vaidya, H., Khetan, V. (2021). Paediatric Intra-ocular Tumours (Non-RB). In: Wu, WC., Lam, WC. (eds) A Quick Guide to Pediatric Retina. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6552-6_22

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