[Late presentation of retinoblastoma: a case report]

ABSTRACT

To introduce a case of neglected advanced retinoblastoma. A 6 year old girl presented with a large orbital mass enlarging over her cheek on the right side. She underwent exenteration and histopathologic evaluation. A diagnosis of retinoblastoma was made with free margins. This case presents a rare form of retinoblastoma with extensive local progression but no metastasis or CNS involvement. Although most of the retinoblastoma cases are diagnosed before the age of 3 years, there are neglected cases who present at advanced stages