This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on retinoblastoma. It was created by Hana Sharifi (Medical Student, McMaster University) with the help of Dr. Marija Kacar (Pediatric Oncologist, McMaster University).

Click on the link below for the full-screen PDF handout.

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References

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7.UpToDate "Retinoblastoma: Clinical presentation, evaluation, and diagnosis”

8.UpToDate “Retinoblastoma: Treatment and outcome”

There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.