Article
Retinoblastoma tells the story of our health care system
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Publication Date
12-1-2000
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Abstract
Objective:
To review cases of retinoblastoma.
Setting:
Department of Pathology Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi.
Method:
Twenty three specimens from cases of retinoblastoma received over a period of eight years were routinely processes and stained with haematoxylin and Eosin stain Other stains were used for tuberculosis and melanin. Immunochemistry was resorted to in undifferentiated tumors.
Results:
Over 60% cases of retinoblastoma were diagnosed after 5 years and nine cases showed involvement of opti-nerve.
Conclusion:
Late diagnosis of retinoblastoma effects the stage of the tumors and the prognisis.
Citation Information
Irshad Soomro, Muhammad Nadeem Khan, Suhail Muzaffar, Naila Kayani, et al.. "Retinoblastoma tells the story of our health care system" Journal of Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 50 Iss. 12 (2000) p. 410 - 411 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rashida_ahmed/22/