Authors: L. Glosová 1; J. Mališ 2; R. Kodet 3; D. Dimmerová 1 Authors‘ workplace: Neurologická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha 1 Published in: Čes. a slov. Oftal., , 2000, No. 5, p. 311-313 Category:
Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumourous disease which occurs in childhood. Themost important factors which influence possible cure of patients with a retinob-lastoma are early detection of the disease, correct diagnosis and adequate therapy.In the submitted case-record the authors provide evidence of the importance ofcytological examination of cerebrospinal fluid which is important in retinoblas-toma in particular for the follow-up of treatment. Cytological examination ofcerebrospinal fluid in this type of tumour is very reliable and can reveal infiltra-tion of tumour cells into the CNS much sooner than imaging methods.
Key words: retinoblastoma, cytology of cerebrospinal fluid, infiltration of the
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