Review Article

Update on Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma

Table 1

The International Classification of Retinoblastoma (IRCB) [7].

GroupDefining features

ATumor <3 mm in size
BTumor >3 mm in size or macular Rb location; juxtapapillary Rb location, clear subretinal fluid ≤3 mm from margin
CTumor with focal seeding: subretinal seeds ≤3 mm from Rb; vitreous seeds ≤3 mm from Rb; subretinal and vitreous seeds ≤3 mm from Rb
DTumor with diffuse seeding: subretinal seeds >3 mm from Rb; vitreous seeds >3 mm from Rb; subretinal and vitreous seeds >3 mm from Rb
EExtensive tumor occupying >50% of the globe or neovascular glaucoma; invasion of postlaminar optic nerve, choroid, sclera, orbit, anterior chamber; massive intraocular hemorrhage

Rb: retinoblastoma.