Ocular Oncology News

Some cases of retinoblastoma may occur due to amplification of the MYCN oncogene rather than mutation of both alleles of the RB1 retinoblastoma suppressor gene, a study found.

Some cases of retinoblastoma may occur due to amplification of the MYCN oncogene rather than mutation of both alleles of the RB1 retinoblastoma suppressor gene, a study found.

A proposed staging system and response evaluation criteria helped to predict event-free-survival and overall survival at baseline and after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced retinoblastoma.

PHILADELPHIA — Retinoblastoma in neonates is frequently genetic and bilateral and responds best to early diagnosis and treatment, a speaker said here.

PHILADELPHIA — Topical interferon is a viable alternative treatment for ocular surface squamous neoplasia, a speaker said here.

Gamma Knife radiosurgery for choroidal melanoma yielded visual outcomes similar to those of linear accelerator-based fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy, according to a study.

Plaque radiotherapy proved effective in managing patients with iris melanoma with a low risk for metastasis, according to a study.

Plaque radiotherapy proved effective in managing patients with iris melanoma with a low risk for metastasis, according to a study.

BALTIMORE — Early detection and treatment and close long-term surveillance are critical for the management of choroidal nevus and melanoma, two experts told colleagues here.

BALTIMORE — Early detection and treatment and close long-term surveillance are critical for the management of choroidal nevus and melanoma, two experts told colleagues here.