Rabbit model of retinoblastoma.
We created a rabbit model of retinoblastoma and confirmed the tumor clinically and histopathologically. Seventeen New Zealand rabbits were immunosuppressed with cyclosporin A at doses of 10-15 mg/kg. At day 3, the animals received a 30 μl subretinal injection of 1 x 10⁶ cultured WERI retinoblastoma cells. Digital fundus images were captured before euthanasia, and the eyes were submitted for histopathology. Retinoblastoma cells grew in all the inoculated eyes and established a tumor under the retina and/or in the vitreous. New blood vessels in the tumor were observed starting at week 5. Cuffs of viable tumor cells surrounded the blood vessels with regions of necrosis present at 70-80 μm from nutrient vessels. Occasional tumor seeds in the vitreous histologically exhibited central necrosis. This rabbit model demonstrated similar fundus appearance and pathologic features to human retinoblastoma and may be used as a model to test various routes of drug delivery for retinoblastoma.
L.F. Montgomery Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory, Department of Ophthalmology, Emory Eye Center, Emory University School of Medicine, 1365-B Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
Shin Jeong
SJ
Kang
Hans E
HE
Grossniklaus
D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D011817:Rabbits; D012175:Retinoblastoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography
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