Retinoblastoma presenting as orbital cellulitis: report of four cases with a review of the literature

Abstract

purpose To analyze the clinical and histopathological features of retinoblastoma presenting as orbital cellulitis. material and methods Retrospective analysis of case records and review of the histopathology of four patients with retinoblastoma presenting as orbital cellulitis. results On histopathological examination, all eyes showed anterior segment involvement with extensive necrosis. One case had a well-differentiated tumor and one showed extraocular extension of the tumor. conclusion Advanced necrotic retinoblastoma with anterior segment involvement may often present as orbital cellulitis.