Abstract
Purpose: :
To evaluate the effects of chemoreduction on total retinal detachment with retinoblastoma (Rb)
Methods: :
Retrospective chart review
Results: :
Of 71 eyes with retinoblastoma and total retinal detachment, 57 (80%) showed complete resolution of subretinal fluid. The average time for complete retinal reattachment was 6.8 months. Tumor control with chemoreduction was achieved in 18 (25%) and 19 (27%) patients required additional external beam radiation therapy, 24 (34%) required enucleation, and 10 (14%) required both. No patient developed metastasis.
Conclusions: :
Chemoreduction for retinoblastoma with total retinal detachment provides complete resolution of fluid in 80% of cases.
Keywords: retinoblastoma • retinal detachment