Adolescent Unilateral Retinoblastoma in a Low‐ and Middle‐Income Country: Diagnostic Challenges and Barriers to Genetic Cancer Care

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Adolescent unilateral retinoblastoma in low- and middle-income countries presents significant diagnostic challenges and faces barriers to accessing genetic cancer care. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Saliha Sarfraz; Shaarif Bashir; Sana Munir Gill; Aruba Nawaz Khattak

doi:10.1002/1545-5017.70673

September 10, 2026Pediatric Blood & Cancer

Adolescent Unilateral Retinoblastoma in a Low‐ and Middle‐Income Country: Diagnostic Challenges and Barriers to Genetic Cancer Care

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To describe the diagnostic difficulties and access limitations to specialized genetic cancer care in an adolescent presenting with unilateral retinoblastoma in a low- and middle-income setting.
Clinical case report detailing the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and oncologic management of an adolescent with unilateral retinoblastoma.
Evaluation of institutional and socioeconomic barriers affecting delivery of genetic testing and oncology services.
Identified significant diagnostic delays attributable to the atypical late presentation of retinoblastoma in adolescence.
Documented substantial systemic limitations in obtaining clinical genetic testing and specialized follow-up care in resource-constrained environments.

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Case report reports diagnostic challenges and genetic care barriers in an adolescent with unilateral retinoblastoma, highlighting healthcare disparities in resource-limited settings.

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