title: Delayed diagnosis of retinoblastoma.
abstract: The initial clinical presentation of retinoblastoma can mimic other non-malignant conditions. This may cause a delay in accurate diagnosis with fatal consequences. Two cases are presented in which the initial impression of panophthalmitis and congenital cataract, respectively, led to delay in diagnosis. The need for early clinical diagnosis bearing in mind the masquerading tendency of retinoblastoma is emphasized. Treatment modalities readily available in our environment are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambara State.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Nwosu
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Okoye
authors.forename: T O
authors.initials: TO
authors.lastname: Ulasi
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012175:Retinoblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery