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Successful Treatment of Relapsed Isolated Extraocular Retinoblastoma in the Right Fibula With High-dose Chemotherapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation.

Authors :
Uppuluri R
Jayaraman D
Sivasankaran M
Patel S
Vellaichamy Swaminathan V
Raj R
Source :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology [J Pediatr Hematol Oncol] 2019 Jul; Vol. 41 (5), pp. 402-403.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Literature on high-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell rescue in relapsed retinoblastoma is limited to <150 cases reported so far. We present our experience and the challenges faced in the management of a 7-year-old boy with relapsed isolated extraocular retinoblastoma in the right fibula who received salvage chemotherapy followed by high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell rescue. Electrolyte disturbances, renal tubulopathy, and seizures were the most significant transplant-related morbidity. The child is now 3 years postautograft in remission. Monitoring for second malignant neoplasm and late side effects remain the main challenges in the years to come.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-3678
Volume :
41
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30933027
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MPH.0000000000001462