Review Article

The Role of Intraarterial Chemotherapy in the Management of Retinoblastoma

Table 2

Reese–Ellsworth classification for retinoblastoma [14].

GroupLikelihood of globe salvageSpecific features (DD: disc diameter)

IVery favourableSolitary tumour <4 DD in size, at or behind the equator
Multiple tumours, none >4 DD in size, all at or behind the equator

IIFavourableSolitary tumour 4–10 DD in size, at or behind the equator
Multiple tumours 4–10 DD in size, behind the equator

IIIDoubtfulAny lesion anterior to the equator
Solitary tumour >10 DD behind the equator

IVUnfavourableMulitple tumours, some >10 DD
Any lesion extending anteriorly to the ora serrata

VVery unfavourableMassive tumour involving over half the retina
Vitreous seeding