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Spontaneous Regression Of Bilateral Retrobulbar Masses In A Newborn? Neuroblastoma

Birewar & Lokeshwar, 1991Neuroblastoma

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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Case Details

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.