Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the retina, a light-sensitive layer of tissue in the eye. It is the most common malignant tumor that starts in eye among children.
What are the symptoms of retinoblastoma?
Signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma may include:
- An opaque white area in the pupil
- Problems with eye movement, such as crossed eyes (strabismus)
- Decreased vision in one eye
- Eye pain
- A larger-than-normal eyeball
- Lazy eye
- Redness of the eye
How is retinoblastoma diagnosed?
There are several different procedures doctors can use to diagnose retinoblastoma, including:
- Eye exam
- Ultrasound of the eye
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Blood tests
- DNA and/or genetic testing
How is retinoblastoma treated?
The main types of treatment for retinoblastoma are:
- Surgery
- Radiotherapy
- Cryotherapy
- Chemotherapy
Children with retinoblastoma are treated by a team of doctors that often includes:
- A pediatric ophthalmologist: A doctor who treats eye diseases in children.
- An ocular oncologist: A doctor (usually an ophthalmologist) who treats cancers of the eye.
- A pediatric oncologist: A doctor who treats children with cancer.
- A radiation oncologist: A doctor who treats cancer with radiation therapy.
Why choose Turkey for retinoblastoma treatment?
- Experience: Turkish hospitals have remarkable experience and skill in treating retinoblastoma. A team of specially trained physicians, accompanied by nurses and therapists, follow the patient throughout the treatment.
- International accreditation: Our partner hospitals for retinoblastoma treatment in Turkey are certified by independent international organizations such as JCI (Joint Commission International) or ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and they are all university hospitals.
- Latest technology: Latest technologies are applied in our contracted hospitals to achieve the great results.
- Fast treatment arrangement: Since retinoblastoma treatment requires urgency, we suggest you to start your treatment as soon as possible.
- Our partner hospitals have cooperation with top American cancer centers.
