[New therapeutic strategies for retinoblastoma: non-systemic chemotherapy]

Ophthalmologe. 2014 Apr;111(4):379-82. doi: 10.1007/s00347-014-3038-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Retinoblastoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy worldwide. The known established standard therapies for bilateral disease, such as external beam radiation therapy or systemic chemotherapy often lead to a higher morbidity and increased risk of secondary malignancies, especially with radiation therapy. Therefore, new non-systemic chemotherapy strategies, such as the intra-arterial or intravitreal administration of melphalan are being revised with the aim of reducing systemic side effects.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating / administration & dosage
  • Drug Therapy / trends*
  • Forecasting*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intra-Arterial
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Melphalan / administration & dosage*
  • Retinal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Retinoblastoma / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
  • Melphalan