Parents, The First to Notice Retinoblastoma in Their Children

Eralda LECI, Altin JUSUFATI

Abstract: Retinoblastoma (RB) is a rare disease, but is the most common eye tumor in children, and the third most common tumor affecting children in the first 5 years of life. Tumor develops because of a mutation in the RB1 gene, on the 13 chromosome. This gene controls the cell growth and development. The protein produced by the RB1 gene acts as a tumor suppressor.

Keywords: Retinoblastoma, eye tumor

How to Cite?: Eralda LECI, Altin JUSUFATI, "Parents, The First to Notice Retinoblastoma in Their Children", Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 690-691, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=NOV152755, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/NOV152755