Diagnosed by the sign of leucocoria, a white papillary reflex to the reflection of light
found during an ophthalmologic exam. Accounts for 3% of malignancies in children;
90% cure rate. Older age is usually associated with more advanced disease and
poorer prognosis.
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Retinoblastoma
, Psychological and psychosocial problems; endocrine complications;
cardiopulmonary and renal complications.
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Late effects of juvenile cancer treatment
Most common pediatric brain lesion. It is located in the brain hemispheric area.
Survival rates can approach 90% in the low-grade (1 and 2) astrocytoma.
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Astrocytoma
Ovarian growths in females and testicular growths in males are most common.
Generally favorable long-term outlook.
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Other juvenile cancers
A less common bone tumor that commonly affects white males. 50-70% long-term
survival rate.
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