Retinoblastoma: A case study

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Case Report

Author Details : K Edvina Princy*

Volume : 3, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 55-59

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpns.2020.012

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Abstract

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.

How to cite : Princy K E, Retinoblastoma: A case study. J Paediatr Nurs Sci 2020;3(2):55-59

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