Spontaneous Regression Of Bilateral Retrobulbar Masses In A Newborn? Neuroblastoma
Dalvi, R., Birewar, N., Lokeshwar, M. R., & Fernandez, A. R. (1991). spontaneous regression of bilateral retrobulbar masses in a newborn? Neuroblastoma. Indian pediatrics, 28(3), 286–289.
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Disease Location
Neuroblastoma - orbits
Personal Characteristics
Male newborn
Clinical Characteristics
At birth, found to have proptosis, subconjuctival hemorrhages, chemosis, semidilated sluggish pupils. Us, CT showed bilateral lesions in the retrobulbar region. Urine vma elevated. At 3weeks, ophthalmologic features improving and at 4 weeks, us did not show any lesions. At 6weeks and 6 months, vma levels normal. Last follow up at 9 months.
Remission Characteristics
At 3weeks, ophthalmologic features improving and at 4 weeks, us did not show any lesions. At 6weeks and 6 months, vma levels normal. Last follow up at 9 months.
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
The retro-orbital lesoins could've been neurocristopathies.