Usefulness of Ret‐Cam imaging in diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of retinoblastoma

Abstract

PurposeTo present a group of children with retinoblastoma whose diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring decisions were made using Ret‐CamMethodsChildren treated in the Department of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Oncology for retinoblastoma in the 1900s. Diagnosis was made after ophthalmic examination under general anesthesia with Ret‐Cam and ultrasonography. Treatment was performed with VEC chemoreduction, iodine and ruthenium brachytherapy, cryotherapy, and transpupillary thermotherapy.ResultsThe results of treatment and control were documented on a Ret‐Cam camera. Photographs of intraocular tumors have been made prior to treatment, after chemoreduction, after local treatment and during the follow‐up. Tumors regression, vitreous seeds and possible radiation retinopathy were monitored.ConclusionsPhotographic documentation using the Ret‐Cam is very useful in treating retinoblastoma. The biggest advantage is the objective possibility to compare and evaluate the results of treatment and control