J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
2003 Mar;44(3):744-749.
A Case of Chemotherapy of Neuroblastoma Diagnosed by Proptosis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Ajou University College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. jwjang@madang.ajou.ac.kr
Abstract
- PURPOSE
A case of proptosis due to orbital metastasis of neuroblstoma and review of the current literature on neuroblastoma METHODS: A 8-month-old female presented with proptosis due to neuroblastoma involving skull and bone marrow. RESULTS: Proptosis was improved following chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: In case of infant who has a proptosis and periorbital ecchymosis without a primary lesion or a specific history, neuroblastoma may be considered as a differential diagnosis.
