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World J Pharmacol. Sep 9, 2013; 2(3): 65-72
Published online Sep 9, 2013. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v2.i3.65
Table 1 Reese-Ellsworth classification
GroupGlobe salvage likelihoodFeatures
IVery favorable< 4 disc diameters at or behind equator
(1) solitary
(2) multiple
IIFavorable4-10 disc diameters, at or behind equator
(1) solitary
(2) multiple
IIIDoubtful(1) anterior to equator
(2) solitary, > 10 disc diameter behind equator
IVUnfavorable(1) multiple tumors, some > 10 disc diameters
(2) lesion extends anteriorly to ora serrata
VVery unfavorable(1) tumors occupying over 50% of retina
(2) vitreous seeding
Table 2 International classification of retinoblastoma
GroupSubgroupQuick referenceFeatures
AASmall tumorsize ≤ 3 mm
BBLarger tumorSize > 3 mm
Macula ≤ 3 mm to foveola
Juxtapapillary ≤ 1.5 mm to disc
Subretinal fluidClear subretinal fluid ≤ 3 mm from margin
CC1Focal seedsSubretinal seeds ≤ 3 mm from tumor
C2Vitreous seeds ≤ 3 mm from tumor
C3Both subretinal and vitreous seeds ≤ 3 mm from tumor
DD1Diffuse seedsSubretinal seeds > 3 mm from tumor
D2Vitreous seeds > 3 mm from tumor
D3Both subretinal and vitreous seeds > 3 mm from tumor
EEExtensive retinoblastoma> 50% globe involvement or
Neovascular glaucoma
hemorrhage in anterior chamber, vitreous, or subretinal space
Invasion to postlaminar optic nerve, choroid (> 2 mm), sclera, orbit, anterior chamber