Ocular toxicity of intravitreal melphalan for retinoblastoma in Chinese patients
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DOI: 10.1186/s12886-019-1059-4
Abstract: BackgroundTo evaluate the efficacy, complications, and clinical characteristics, including the ocular toxicity, of intravitreal melphalan(IVM) treatment for vitreous seeding in Chinese retinoblastoma patients.MethodsThis was a retrospective, non-comparative analysis including 30 consecutive eyes of 23 patients… read more here.
Keywords: intravitreal melphalan; seed; toxicity; toxicity intravitreal ... See more keywords
Comparison of efficacy and toxicity of intravitreal melphalan formulations for retinoblastoma
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0235016
Abstract: Objective Intravitreal melphalan injections are commonly used in the treatment for intraocular retinoblastoma. This study compares retinal toxicity and ocular survival between two formulations, with and without propylene glycol (Alkeran vs. Evomela, respectively). Methods A… read more here.
Keywords: toxicity; intravitreal melphalan; ocular survival; retinal toxicity ... See more keywords