[The echographic diagnosis of intraocular tumors in children]

Abstract

The echographic exam done on 14 children with leukocoria (white pupil) confirmed in 7 cases the retinoblastoma diagnosis. The exam differentiates the solid tumours from the cystic ones and points out the tumours with non-typical clinical aspect. Results from here the great importance of echography effectuation, especially in non-typical forms with difficult clinical diagnosis. The association of the echographic examination, together with the classical methods of investigation, contributes to the establishing of a correct diagnosis of the size and exact extension of the tumour.