05-15-2006, 05:56 AM
What is Leucokoria?
What the MCC of Leukocoria and what do we worry about most when Pt presents w/ it?
What the MCC of Leukocoria and what do we worry about most when Pt presents w/ it?
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Peds: What is - ben
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05-15-2006, 06:09 AM
hi ben leukocoria is white pupil.we worry bec in neonates it can be due to retinoblastoma which is considered an ophthal. emergency.
other causes are:congen cataract,toxoplasmosis,toxocara,coat's ds
05-15-2006, 06:43 AM
Yes correct MCC is cong catracts and most dreaded implication is retinoblastoma.
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