[Diagnosis and treatment of retinoblastoma: current strategies for effective tumour control and preservation of vision].

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There are approximately 40 new cases of retinoblastoma in Germany per year. Children in whom the tumour is detected when still intraocular have an excellent overall survival rate (> 95%). However, the prognosis of metastasised retinoblastoma remains poor. About 40% of retinoblastoma patients have tumours in both eyes. For these children in particular it is important to save the eye and visual function as much as...

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