Three cases of atypical events following intra-arterial chemotherapy for the treatment of retinoblastoma are presented.
Methods:
Case report.
Results:
One patient had acute orbital swelling with proptosis, another with extravasation of the chemotherapeutic agent, and the final with total ipsilateral hearing loss.
Conclusions:
These cases underscore the importance of maintaining close follow-up when using intra-arterial chemotherapy for treatment of retinoblastoma.
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