Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Ophthalmology

Questions discussed in this category

What would you recommend for long term management of extensive dural venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in young females when the only provoking risk factor is combined OCP?

Thrombophilia testing, including JAK2 is negative. When would you stop anticoagulation?

4 Answers available

Is there a role for radiation therapy in the treatment of a lymphoproliferative disorder involving the orbit?

If so, what dose and fractionation would you recommend?

4 Answers available

Should regular screening brain MRIs be done for children with germline RB1 mutation in addition to eye exams?

Would you recommend screening MRIs for children who have RB1 mutations but have not yet developed retinoblastoma?

1 Answer available

Papers discussed in this category

Lancet Oncol., 2014 Aug 07

Trilateral retinoblastoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

, 2016 Apr 26

Lymphoid hyperplasia of the orbit and ocular adnexa: A clinical pathologic review.

American journal of clinical oncology, 1992-10

Radiotherapy of lymphoproliferative diseases of the orbit. Surveillance of 65 cases.

Stroke, 2023 Sep 07

Study of Rivaroxaban for Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial Comparing Anticoagulation With Rivaroxaban to Standard-of-Care in Symptomatic Cerebral Venous Thrombosis.

Stroke, 2024 Jan 29

Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.

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