| Rhabdomyosarcoma causing rapid bilateral visual loss in children. | |
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PMID: 6238056 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Rhabdomyosarcoma commonly involves the orbit resulting in unilateral proptosis, swelling, and restricted ocular motility. We saw two unusual cases of children with nasopharyngeal rhabdomyosarcoma which caused rapid bilateral visual loss due to simultaneous spread of the tumor to the orbital apices. Initial CT scans revealed the tumor, but were misinterpreted as "normal," causing a significant delay in diagnosis. We recommend high resolution CT scans of the nasopharynx, orbits, and suprasellar region in any child with rapid bilateral visual loss to rule out this common childhood tumor. |
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Authors:
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L A Breen; L B Kline; W M Hart; R M Burde |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of clinical neuro-ophthalmology Volume: 4 ISSN: 0272-846X ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Neuroophthalmol Publication Date: 1984 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-12-05 Completed Date: 1984-12-05 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8109051 Medline TA: J Clin Neuroophthalmol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 185-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Blindness
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etiology* Child Child, Preschool Diagnostic Errors Female Humans Male Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / complications*, radiography Optic Neuritis / diagnosis* Orbital Neoplasms / complications*, radiography Rhabdomyosarcoma / complications*, radiography Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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