Retinoblastoma: A case study

Authors : K Edvina Princy, K Edvina Princy

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijpns.2020.012

Volume : 3

Issue : 2

Year : 2020

Page No : 55-59

Retinoblastoma is also a rare malignancy of the eye affecting children, most typically four years recent and
younger. Though therapy and radiation treatment aim to spare the eye, in some cases, Enucleation (i.e.
removal of the eye) is needed to forestall cancer metastases or recurrence. Surgical procedures primarily
performed at specialty establishments and may involve the surgical placement of an implant at intervals the
orbit of the eye. It is vital part of the nurse to offer psychological support to the kid and members of the
family.

Keywords: Metastatic tumour, Eye tumour, Nursing approach.


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