Phacoemulsification surgery and foldable intraocular lens implantation in a child with regressed retinoblastoma.
OBJECTIVE
The management of retinoblastoma has been shifting toward conservative treatment. Visual preservation has become a concern as tumor regression is achieved. To report the surgical approach and outcome of a radiation-induced cataract in an only eye with regressed retinoblastoma.


METHODS
Single case report and review of literature.


RESULTS
Small incision sutureless phacoemulsification and implant of an acrylic foldable intraocular lens was performed. Best-corrected visual acuity 1 year after surgery was 20/20. No tumor recurrence has been noted after 27 months of follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
Phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens implant seemed to be an appropriate therapeutic option for this case.
Corrêa
Z M S
ZM
Ophthalmology Service, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. zmcorrea@hotmail.com
Marcon
I M
IM
Augsburger
J J
JJ
D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000528:radiation effects*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012074:Remission Induction; D019572:Retinal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D012175:Retinoblastoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome