An update on the management of retinoblastoma: As it is in Enugu, Nigeria and the current approach in the developed World
The management of Retinoblastoma in Enugu, Nigeria is outlined and compared with current approach to management in developed world. Retinoblastoma is a very important life-threatening tumour in Nigeria and is not as rare as previously thought. Since it is a potentially curable disease, all involved...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
1999-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medicine and Health Development |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=1999;volume=4;issue=2;spage=81;epage=83;aulast=Chuka-Okosa;type=0 |
| Summary: | The management of Retinoblastoma in Enugu, Nigeria is outlined and compared with current approach to management in developed world. Retinoblastoma is a very important life-threatening tumour in Nigeria and is not as rare as previously thought. Since it is a potentially curable disease, all involved in the management are urged to take steps towards preventing, first death from this tumour, and subsequently blindness. |
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| ISSN: | 2635-3695 |