Presentation of Retinoblastoma at a Paediatric Eye Clinic in Ghana

Abstract

Background Retinobalstoma, the commonest childhood malignant intraocular tumour, is usually diagnosed early with over 90% survival rate in developed countries. In developing countries, the diagnosis is late resulting in less than 50% survival. Objective To determine retinoblastoma stages at presentation and patients' outcomes. Design Retrospective case series. Methods The clinical and histopathological records of children with retinoblastoma seen from May 2004 to December 2005 were studied. Data was analysed for mode of presentation, laterality, clinical staging using Reese-Ellsworth (R-E) classification, histopathological high risk features (HHRF) for metastasis, and patient outcome. Setting Ophthalmology Unit, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana. Results