Recurrent orbital retinoblastoma after enucleation

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Pathologic specimen of the patient's optic nerve showing the surgical margin of optic nerve positive for retinoblastoma.
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Published: Jul 30, 1997
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Carlo R. Bernardino
Thomas Jefferson Medical School
Peter A.D. Rubin, MD
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary; Harvard Medical School

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This is a case presentation of a 3 year old boy who presented with orbital recurrence of retinoblastoma after enucleation and limited radiation therapy. Following the case presentation, a review of therapeutic modalities for retinoblastoma will be discussed, with particular focus on enucleation and the management of recurrence of tumor in the globe.

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Bernardino CR, Rubin PA. Recurrent orbital retinoblastoma after enucleation. Digit J Ophthalmol. 1997;3(3). Accessed April 30, 2026. https://djo.harvard.edu/index.php/djo/article/view/937
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Vol. 3 No. 3 (1997)
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