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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

? Four intraocular locations (ie, structures/tissues)

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Iris/Ciliary Body

Choroid Four intraocular locations (ie, structures/tissues)

RPE

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) ?(JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
2) ? : Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Six tumors of the iris/ciliary
Locally invasivedeath. body
Tx: Enucleate.
3) ?: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
4) ?: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) ?
: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1, Nevus of Ota.
6) ?: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary.

Choroid

RPE

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
2) Medulloepithelioma : Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Six tumors of the iris/ciliary
Locally invasivedeath. body
Tx: Enucleate.
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota.
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary.

Choroid

RPE

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a… nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign but locallyproliferation
aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by age 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by age 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by age 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by age 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

JXG: Skin papules. The orangish color is classic


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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by age 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2#
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

JXG: Iris lesion


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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia
two words iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

JXG: Spontaneous hyphema


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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Should JXG nodules be removed surgically?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Only if the glaucoma is uncontrollable
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
24

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority before
cysts: Can age 1 stromal,
be pupillary, year, and almost all by 2
secondary.

When JXG iris nodules are present, are they uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Should JXG nodules be removed surgically?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Only if the glaucoma is uncontrollable
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
25

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
26

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton
eponym giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
two words
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
27

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
28

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Touton giant cells Foamy macrophages

JXG
29

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid
This histology—’foamy
In what threemacrophages’--is
ways are the iris often described
nodules clinicallywith other,
significant?
equivalent --They
terms. What are they?
are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
Foamy = ?hyphema and secondary glaucoma
Macrophages = ? are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--They
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
30

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid
This histology—’foamy
In what threemacrophages’--is
ways are the iris often described
nodules clinicallywith other,
significant?
equivalent --They
terms. What are they?
are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
Foamy = ‘lipid filled’
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
Macrophages = ‘histiocytes’
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
31

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid
This histology—’foamy
In what threemacrophages’--is
ways are the iris often described
nodules clinicallywith other,
significant?
equivalent --They
terms. What are they?
are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
Foamy = ‘lipid filled’
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
Macrophages = ‘histiocytes’
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPEthe terms
The point being, ‘foamy macrophages,’ ‘lipid-filled (or -laden) macrophages,’
What is the natural history of JXG?
‘foamy histiocytes,’ etc,
It isall mean theusually
self-limited, sameresolving
thing, sobydon’t
age be misled if you see one
5 years
term when you’re expecting another

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was
are in the a as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
DDx
middle-aged white guy--If with bilateral
enough panuveitis?
nodules First clue—more
are present, heterochromia forthcoming
iridis will result
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis?
RPE
Associated with chronicWhatdiarrhea?
is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
Whipple’s disease
Retina
33

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma ): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was
are in the a as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
DDx
middle-aged white guy--If with bilateral
enough panuveitis?
nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis? Clue #2
RPE
Associated with chronic Whatdiarrhea?
is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
Whipple’s disease
Retina
34

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was
are in the a as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
DDx
middle-aged white guy--If with bilateral
enough panuveitis?
nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis?
RPE
Associated with chronicWhatdiarrhea?
is the natural history ofanother?
Need JXG?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
Whipple’s disease
Retina
35

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was
are in the a as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
DDx
middle-aged white guy--If with bilateral
enough panuveitis?
nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis?
RPE
Associated with chronicWhatdiarrhea?
is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age Last
5 years
chance--answer is next!
Whipple’s disease
Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was
are in the a as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
DDx
middle-aged white guy--If with bilateral
enough panuveitis?
nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis?
RPE
Associated with chronicWhatdiarrhea?
is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
Whipple’s disease
Retina
37

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was
are in the a as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
DDx
middle-aged white guy--If with bilateral
enough panuveitis?
nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis?
RPE
Associated with chronicWhatdiarrhea?
is the natural history of JXG?
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
38

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was
are in the a as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
DDx
middle-aged white guy--If with bilateral
enough panuveitis?
nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis?
RPE
Associated with chronicWhatdiarrhea?
is the natural history of JXG?
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
39

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was
are in the a as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
DDx
middle-aged white guy--If with bilateral
enough panuveitis?
nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis?
RPE
Associated with chronicWhatdiarrhea?
is the natural history of JXG?
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
40

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was
are in the a as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
DDx
middle-aged white guy--If with bilateral
enough panuveitis?
nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis?
RPE
Associated with chronicWhatdiarrhea?
is the natural history of JXG?
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
41

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid When foamy macrophages are found in a biopsy performed


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
on a Whipple’s
--They are prone pt, from what sitebleeding,
to spontaneous was the with
biopsy collected?
subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead
The duodenum
hyphema
of a young
and secondary glaucoma
child
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question
are in thewasDDxa as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
middle-aged white guy--If with
What bilateral
other
enough panuveitis?
finding
nodules will present,
are a duodenal biopsy reveal?
heterochromia iridis will result
The presence
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis? of acid-fast bacteria within macrophages
RPE
Associated with chronic located
Whatdiarrhea? in natural
is the intestinal villi of JXG?
history
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
42

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid When foamy macrophages are found in a biopsy performed


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
on a Whipple’s
--They are prone pt, from what sitebleeding,
to spontaneous was the with
biopsy collected?
subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead
The duodenum
hyphema
of a young
(remember,
and secondary
child
they have GI issues)
glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was a
are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
middle-aged white guy--If with
What bilateral
other
enough panuveitis?
finding
nodules will present,
are a duodenal biopsy reveal?
heterochromia iridis will result
The presence
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis? of acid-fast bacteria within macrophages
RPE
Associated with chronic located
Whatdiarrhea? in natural
is the intestinal villi of JXG?
history
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Whipple’s disease: Duodenal biopsy, high mag. The image shows the characteristic
feature of foamy macrophages in the lamina propria.
44

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid When foamy macrophages are found in a biopsy performed


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
on a Whipple’s
--They are prone pt, from what sitebleeding,
to spontaneous was the with
biopsy collected?
subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead
The duodenum
hyphema
of a young
(remember,
and secondary
child
they have GI issues)
glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was a
are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
middle-aged white guy--If with
What bilateral
other
enough panuveitis?
finding
nodules will present,
are a duodenal biopsy reveal?
heterochromia iridis will result
The presence
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis? of acid-fast bacteria within macrophages
RPE
Associated with chronic located
Whatdiarrhea? in natural
is the intestinal villi of JXG?
history
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
45

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid When foamy macrophages are found in a biopsy performed


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
on a Whipple’s
--They are prone pt, from what sitebleeding,
to spontaneous was the with
biopsy collected?
subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead
The duodenum
hyphema
of a young
(remember,
and secondary
child
they have GI issues)
glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was a
are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
middle-aged white guy--If with
What bilateral
other
enough panuveitis?
finding
nodules will present,
are a duodenal biopsy reveal?
heterochromia iridis will result
The presence
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis? of PAS+
stain bacteria within macrophages located
RPE
Associated with chronic in
What intestinal
diarrhea? villi history of JXG?
is the natural
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
46

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid When foamy macrophages are found in a biopsy performed


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
on a Whipple’s
--They are prone pt, from what sitebleeding,
to spontaneous was the with
biopsy collected?
subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead
The duodenum
hyphema
of a young
(remember,
and secondary
child
they have GI issues)
glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was a
are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
middle-aged white guy--If with
What bilateral
other
enough panuveitis?
finding
nodules will present,
are a duodenal biopsy reveal?
heterochromia iridis will result
The presence
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis? of PAS+ bacteria within macrophages located
RPE
Associated with chronic in
What intestinal
diarrhea? villi history of JXG?
is the natural
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
47

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Small-intestine biopsy stained with periodic acid-Schiff. Note the numerous


macrophages in the lamina propria (arrows). 
48

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
skin papules
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
For more on Whipple’s dz, see slide-set U24
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid When foamy macrophages are found in a biopsy performed


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of ‘foamy macrophages’…
on a Whipple’s
--They are prone pt, from what sitebleeding,
to spontaneous was the with
biopsy collected?
subsequent
What dz comes to mind if, instead
The duodenum
hyphema
of a young
(remember,
and secondary
child
they have GI issues)
glaucoma
with iris nodules, the pt--They
in question was a
are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
middle-aged white guy--If with
What bilateral
other
enough panuveitis?
finding
nodules will present,
are a duodenal biopsy reveal?
heterochromia iridis will result
The presence
And a hx of chronic migratory arthritis? of PAS+ bacteria within macrophages located
RPE
Associated with chronic in
What intestinal
diarrhea? villi history of JXG?
is the natural
Broadly speaking, what sort of condition is Whipple’s?
It is self-limited,
And CNS symptoms--seizures, usuallycoma?
dementia, resolving by age 5 years
It is infectious
Whipple’s disease
What infection agent is responsible for Whipple’s?
Retina The bacterium Tropheryma whipplei
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign but locallyproliferation
aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
(Pic
6) Iris majority
cysts:
What before
forthcoming—give
Can
are theage
bethe
pupillary,
two 1hallmarks
year,
dx after and
seeing
stromal, it)ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Condition?
51

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
52

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid Are xanthelasmas a harbinger of elevated serum lipids?


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
They can be, but in most cases the individual has normal lipid
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
panels
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Can they be congenital?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Yes, and when they are, they usually are a sign of lipid derangement
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
53

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid Are xanthelasmas a harbinger of elevated serum lipids?


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
They can be, but in most cases the individual has normal lipid
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
panels
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Can they be congenital?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Yes, and when they are, they usually are a sign of lipid derangement
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
54

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid Are xanthelasmas a harbinger of elevated serum lipids?


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
They can be, but in most cases the individual has normal lipid
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
panels
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Can they be congenital?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Yes, and when they are, they usually are a sign of lipid derangement
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
55

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid Are xanthelasmas a harbinger of elevated serum lipids?


In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
They can be, but in most cases the individual has normal lipid
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
panels
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Can they be congenital?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Yes, and when they are, they usually are a sign of lipid derangement
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
56

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could areonlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide) and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever?--TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present, heterochromia iridis will result
(No question yet—advance towith periocular xanthogranuloma
the pic)
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever?--TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ inGive peds
theuveitis
diagnosis
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
59

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever?--TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
60

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever?--TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridisDitto
will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
61

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever?--TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
62

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever?--TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
RPE Ditto
What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever?--TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever?--TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dzLast one
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever?--TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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Erdheim-Chester disease
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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Speaking ofChoroid
foamy macrophages part deaux
In what three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part deaux
In whatproliferations
three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papules
with iris nodules, the pt in 4)
question was a Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lidAt yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part deaux
In whatproliferations
three ways aredeaux…
the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papulesassociation
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
question was a Strong does that sound so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase
5) Iriswe used to describe/define
mammillations: Tiny, numerous.JXG Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what lesions?
age
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking of foamy macrophages
Iris/Ciliary Body part deaux… IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
bleedhyphemaincreased
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if,3)instead of a toddler
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic AsBrushfield
orangishspots:
skin papulesassociation
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
question was a Strong does that sound so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase
5) Iriswe used to describe/define
mammillations: Tiny, numerous.JXG Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what lesions?
age
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

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This implies that JXG is somehow related
1) Juvenile to the AXGs.
xanthogranuloma Is Nonneoplastic
(JXG): that the case?
histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Indeed it is +/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What is the nature of this relationship?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking
They of foamy
Iris/Ciliary Body
(JXG and macrophages
the AXGs) together part deaux…
comprise
bleedhyphemaincreased the non-Langerhans
IOPglaucoma. Locally cell histiocytoses
invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic As orangish skin papules
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
Brushfield
question a Strong does
spots:
was that sound
association so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase we used to describe/define
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same JXGcolor as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
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This implies that JXG is somehow related
1) Juvenile to the AXGs.
xanthogranuloma Is Nonneoplastic
(JXG): that the case?
histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Indeed it is +/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What is the nature of this relationship?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking
They of foamy
Iris/Ciliary Body
(JXG and macrophages
the AXGs) together part deaux…
comprise
bleedhyphemaincreased the non-Langerhans
IOPglaucoma. Locally cell histiocytoses
invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic As orangish skin papules
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
Brushfield
question a Strong does
spots:
was that sound
association so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase we used to describe/define
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same JXGcolor as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
76

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This implies that JXG is somehow related
1) Juvenile to the AXGs.
xanthogranuloma Is Nonneoplastic
(JXG): that the case?
histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Indeed it is +/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What is the nature of this relationship?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking
They of foamy
Iris/Ciliary Body
(JXG and macrophages
the AXGs) together part deaux…
comprise
bleedhyphemaincreased the non-Langerhans
IOPglaucoma. Locally cell histiocytoses
invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic As orangish skin papules
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
Brushfield
question a Strong does
spots:
was that sound
association so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase we used to describe/define
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same JXGcolor as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
77

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


This implies that JXG is somehow
1) Juvenilerelated to the AXGs.
xanthogranuloma (JXG):Is that the case?
Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Indeed it is +/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What is the nature of this relationship?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking
(JXG of foamy
Iris/Ciliary Body
They and macrophages
the AXGs) together part deaux…
How doescomprise
bleedhyphemaincreased
JXG usually thepresent?
non-Langerhans
IOPglaucoma. cell
Locally
(Hint: It’s not histiocytoses
invasivedeath.
ophthalmic) Tx: Enucleate.
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic As orangish skin papules
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
Brushfield
question a Strong does
spots:
was that sound
association so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase we used to describe/define
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same JXGcolor as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema
(pic nextand slide), and: glaucoma
secondary
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
Collectively, these conditions--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
Recently diagnosed asthma? Adult-onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma
are known as the…
The ‘xanthelasma’RPEare ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas What is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
78

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


This implies that JXG is somehow related
1) Juvenile to the AXGs.
xanthogranuloma Is Nonneoplastic
(JXG): that the case?
histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Indeed it is +/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What is the nature of this relationship?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking
They of foamy
Iris/Ciliary Body
(JXG and macrophages
the AXGs) together part deaux…
comprise
bleedhyphemaincreased the non-Langerhans
IOPglaucoma. Locally cell histiocytoses
invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic As orangish skin papules
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
Brushfield
question a Strong does
spots:
was that sound
association so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase we used to describe/define
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same JXGcolor as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
(pi Non-Langerhans
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema cell histiocytoses
and secondary glaucoma
Collectively, these conditions
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
are known as the…
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Collectively, theseRPE
conditionsWhat is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
are known as the… It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years
Juvenile xanthogranuloma JXG
Retina
No question—summary slide, advance when ready
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This implies that JXG is somehow related
1) Juvenile to the AXGs.
xanthogranuloma Is Nonneoplastic
(JXG): that the case?
histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Indeed it is +/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What is the nature of this relationship?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking
They of foamy
Iris/Ciliary Body
(JXG and macrophages
the AXGs) together part deaux…
comprise
bleedhyphemaincreased the non-Langerhans
IOPglaucoma. Locally cell histiocytoses
invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic As orangish skin papules
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
Brushfield
question a Strong does
spots:
was that sound
association so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase we used to describe/define
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same JXGcolor as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
(pi Non-Langerhans
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema cell histiocytoses
and secondary glaucoma
Collectively, these conditions
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
are known as the…
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Collectively, theseRPE
conditionsWhat is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
are known as the… It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years
Juvenile xanthogranuloma JXG
Retina Do the AXGs have Touton giant cells like their juvenile cousin?
Indeed they do
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This implies that JXG is somehow related
1) Juvenile to the AXGs.
xanthogranuloma Is Nonneoplastic
(JXG): that the case?
histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Indeed it is +/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What is the nature of this relationship?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking
They of foamy
Iris/Ciliary Body
(JXG and macrophages
the AXGs) together part deaux…
comprise
bleedhyphemaincreased the non-Langerhans
IOPglaucoma. Locally cell histiocytoses
invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic As orangish skin papules
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
Brushfield
question a Strong does
spots:
was that sound
association so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase we used to describe/define
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same JXGcolor as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
(pi Non-Langerhans
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema cell histiocytoses
and secondary glaucoma
Collectively, these conditions
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
are known as the…
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Collectively, theseRPE
conditionsWhat is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
are known as the… It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years
Juvenile xanthogranuloma JXG
Retina Do the AXGs have Touton giant cells like their juvenile cousin?
Indeed they do
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That there is something called a non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis
This impliesimplies
that JXG is Langerhans
that somehow related
1) Juvenile to the AXGs.
histiocytosis
xanthogranuloma Is Nonneoplastic
is (JXG): that
a thing. Isthe case?
there? histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Indeed it is Indeed there is +/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What is the nature of this relationship?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking
They of foamy
Iris/Ciliary Body
(JXG and macrophages
the AXGs) together part deaux…
comprise
bleedhyphemaincreased the non-Langerhans
IOPglaucoma. Locally cell histiocytoses
invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic As orangish skin papules
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
Brushfield
question a Strong does
spots:
was that sound
association so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase we used to describe/define
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same JXGcolor as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
(pi Non-Langerhans
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema cell histiocytoses
and secondary glaucoma
Collectively, these conditions
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
are known as the…
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Collectively, theseRPE
conditionsWhat is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
are known as the… It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years
Juvenile xanthogranuloma JXG
Retina Do the AXGs have Touton giant cells like their juvenile cousin?
Indeed they do
82

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That there is something called a non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis
This impliesimplies
that JXG is Langerhans
that somehow related
1) Juvenile to the AXGs.
histiocytosis
xanthogranuloma Is Nonneoplastic
is (JXG): that
a thing. Isthe case?
there? histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Indeed it is Indeed there is +/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
It Medulloepithelioma
2) is a…nonneoplastic histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What is the nature of this relationship?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Speaking
They of foamy
Iris/Ciliary Body
(JXG and macrophages
the AXGs) together part deaux…
comprise
bleedhyphemaincreased the non-Langerhans
IOPglaucoma. Locally cell histiocytoses
invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
How does JXG usually present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
‘Nonneoplastic As orangish skin papules
with iris nodules, thehistiocytic
pt in 4) proliferations’…Why
Brushfield
question a Strong does
spots:
was that sound
association so familiar?
with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Because that’s the phrase we used to describe/define
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same JXGcolor as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Adult with bilateral upper-lid At yellow
Nevus what agelesions?
of Ota. does it present?
Xanthelsasma The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral
In three words, what sort of condition are the AXGs?
Speaking
They ofChoroid
foamy macrophages
are nonneoplastic histiocytic part
In what three deaux deaux…
proliferations
ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
What if the adult has what --They
could are
onlyprone
be described
to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
(pi Non-Langerhans
as crazy-bad xanthelasmahyphema cell histiocytoses
and secondary glaucoma
Collectively, these conditions
No other issues whatsoever? --TheyAdult-onset
are in the DDxxanthogranuloma
as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
are known as the…
Recently diagnosed asthma? --If enough nodulesasthma
Adult-onset are present,
withheterochromia iridis will result
periocular xanthogranuloma
Adult xanthogranulomas
The ‘xanthelasma’ are ulcerated? Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
Collectively, theseRPE
conditionsWhat is the natural history of JXG?
Proptosis and/or terrible systemic symptoms are present? Erdheim-Chester dz
are known as the… It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years
Juvenile xanthogranuloma JXG
Retina Do the AXGs have Touton giant cells like their juvenile cousin?
Indeed they do
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three… histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with DownClue syndrome;
1 of 2 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
84

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same
Clue 1color
of 2 as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
85

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
86

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
For more on the Langerhans (and non-Langerhans)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
histiocytoses,
When JXG
The iris
presencesee
nodules
of areslide-set
present,
’foamy K20
are they
macrophages’ uni-, or bilateral?
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
hyphema and secondary glaucoma
--They are in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
RPE What is the natural history of JXG?
It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
87

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of foamy macrophages part whatever …
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if the ptand
hyphema in question
secondarywas a
glaucoma
6 y.o. boy with with unilateral
--They are leukocoria? Clue #1
in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
No family hx for anything like this?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
DFEExudative RD?
RPE What microaneurysms,
DFE alsoretinal vascular is the natural historytelangiectasias,
of JXG? dilatation?
Coats dz It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
88

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of foamy macrophages part whatever …
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if the ptand
hyphema in question
secondarywas a
glaucoma
6 y.o. boy with with unilateral
--They are leukocoria?
in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
No family hx for anything like this? Clue #2 heterochromia iridis will result
--If enough nodules are present,
DFEExudative RD?
RPE What microaneurysms,
DFE alsoretinal vascular is the natural historytelangiectasias,
of JXG? dilatation?
Coats dz It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
89

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of foamy macrophages part whatever …
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if the ptand
hyphema in question
secondarywas a
glaucoma
6 y.o. boy with with unilateral
--They are leukocoria?
in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
No family hx for anything like this?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
DFEExudative RD? Clue #3
RPE What microaneurysms,
DFE alsoretinal vascular is the natural historytelangiectasias,
of JXG? dilatation?
Coats dz It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
90

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of foamy macrophages part whatever …
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if the ptand
hyphema in question
secondarywas a
glaucoma
6 y.o. boy with with unilateral
--They are leukocoria?
in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
No family hx for anything like this?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
DFEExudative RD?
RPE What ismicroaneurysms,
DFE alsoRetinal vascular the natural history of JXG?
telangiectasias, dilatation? Clue last
Coats dz It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
91

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of foamy macrophages part whatever …
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if the ptand
hyphema in question
secondarywas a
glaucoma
6 y.o. boy with with unilateral
--They are leukocoria?
in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
No family hx for anything like this?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
DFEExudative RD?
RPE What ismicroaneurysms,
DFE alsoRetinal vascular the natural history of JXG?
telangiectasias, dilatation?
Coats dz It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years

Retina
92

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of foamy macrophages part whatever …
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if the ptand
hyphema in question
secondarywas a
glaucoma
6 y.o. boy with with unilateral
--They are leukocoria?
in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
No family hx for anything like this?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
DFEExudative RD?
RPE What ismicroaneurysms,
DFE alsoRetinal vascular the natural history of JXG?
telangiectasias, dilatation?
Coats dz It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years
Where are the foamy macrophages found in Coats dz?
In the subretinal exudate (also present: cholesterol crystals)
Retina
93

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of foamy macrophages part whatever …
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if the ptand
hyphema in question
secondarywas a
glaucoma
6 y.o. boy with with unilateral
--They are leukocoria?
in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
No family hx for anything like this?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
DFEExudative RD?
RPE What ismicroaneurysms,
DFE alsoRetinal vascular the natural history of JXG?
telangiectasias, dilatation?
Coats dz It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years
Where are the foamy macrophages found in Coats dz?
In the subretinal exudate (also present: cholesterol crystals)
Retina
94

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of foamy macrophages part whatever …
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if the ptand
hyphema in question
secondarywas a
glaucoma
6 y.o. boy with with unilateral
--They are leukocoria?
in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
No family hx for anything like this?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
DFEExudative RD?
RPE What ismicroaneurysms,
DFE alsoRetinal vascular the natural history of JXG?
telangiectasias, dilatation?
Coats dz It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years
Where are the foamy macrophages found in Coats dz?
In the subretinal exudate (also present: cholesterol
substance crystals)
Retina
95

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
In three words,
regresses by age 5.what
Treatsort of condition
inflammation is JXG?
and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells.
Speaking of foamy macrophages
2) part
It Medulloepithelioma
is a…nonneoplastic three …
histiocytic
: Benign proliferation
but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What dz comes to mind if, instead of a toddler
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate.
with iris nodules, the pt
Howin question
does JXGwas a present? (Hint: It’s not ophthalmic)
usually
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light.
AsBrushfield
4) orangishspots:
8 y.o. with with a superotemporal skin papules
orbital mass?
Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Imagingsoft tissue mass + lytic lesions?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Pic forthcoming
At what
Nevus age does it present?
of Ota.
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (and there it is!)
The
6) Irismajority
cysts:
What before
Can
arebethe age
two 1hallmarks
pupillary, year, and
stromal, ofalmost
secondary. all by 2
JXG histology?
The presence of Touton giant cells
When JXG
The iris nodules
presence of are present,
’foamy are they uni-, or bilateral?
macrophages’
Unilateral

Choroid In what three ways are the iris nodules clinically significant?
Speaking of foamy macrophages part whatever …
--They are prone to spontaneous bleeding, with subsequent
What dz comes to mind if the ptand
hyphema in question
secondarywas a
glaucoma
6 y.o. boy with with unilateral
--They are leukocoria?
in the DDx as a ‘masquerade syndrome’ in peds uveitis
No family hx for anything like this?
--If enough nodules are present, heterochromia iridis will result
DFEExudative RD?
RPE What ismicroaneurysms,
DFE alsoRetinal vascular the natural history of JXG?
telangiectasias, dilatation?
Coats dz It is self-limited, usually resolving by age 5 years
Where are the foamy macrophages found in Coats dz?
In the subretinal exudate (also present: cholesterol crystals)
Retina
96

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
97

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
98

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
99

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
100

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

What extremelyHow important


does itfunction
present?does the nonpigmented epi of the CB perform?
It is responsibleAsforanthe
iriscreation of aqueous
mass along with onehumor
or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
101

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

What extremelyHow important


does itfunction
present?does the nonpigmented epi of the CB perform?
It is responsibleAsforanthe
iriscreation of aqueous
mass along withtwoonehumor
or more of the following:
words

Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
102

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

What extremelyHow important


does itfunction
present?does the nonpigmented epi of the CB perform?
It is responsibleAsforanthe
iriscreation of aqueous
mass along with onehumor
or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
103

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
104

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --
--
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
105

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Medulloepithelioma/diktyoma
106

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --
--
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
107

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
108

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
109

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it benign, or malignant?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
110

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it a benign, or malignant lesion?
It is benign, but very aggressive locally

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
111

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it a benign, or malignant lesion?
It can have features of both. Either way, it is very locally aggressive.

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
112

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Medulloepithelioma/diktyoma
113

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it a benign, or malignant lesion?
It can have features of both. Either way, it is very locally aggressive.

Is a tendency toismetastasize one of its ‘malignant features’?


Retina How it managed?
No, this lesion rarely metastasizes; it does its damage locally
Enucleation is usually required
114

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it a benign, or malignant lesion?
It can have features of both. Either way, it is very locally aggressive.

Is a tendency toismetastasize one of its ‘malignant features’?


Retina How it managed?
No, this lesion rarely metastasizes; it does its damage locally
Enucleation is usually required
115

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it a benign, or malignant lesion?
It can have features of both. Either way, it is very locally aggressive.
How is it managed? How aggressive is ‘very aggressive’?
Retina Aggressive enough to result in death
Enucleation is usually required
116

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it a benign, or malignant lesion?
It can have features of both. Either way, it is very locally aggressive.
How aggressive is ‘very aggressive’?
Retina How is it managed? Aggressive enough to result in death
Enucleation is usually required
117

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it a benign, or malignant lesion?
It can have features of both. Either way, it is very locally aggressive.

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
118

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
What is the other name by IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
which medulloepithelioma is known?Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Diktyoma
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Which
Nevus specific
of Ota component of the iris/CB is involved in
medulloepithelioma?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
The nonpigmented epithelium of the ciliary body

How does it present?


As an iris mass along with one or more of the following:
Choroid --Glaucoma
--Hyphema
--Sectoral cataract

Is it common, or rare?
Very rare
RPE
Is it a benign, or malignant lesion?
It can have features of both. Either way, it is very locally aggressive.

Retina How is it managed?


Enucleation is usually required
119

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Is it associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
120

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Is it associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
121

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand for?
NF2?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort oftimes
condition is it? 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
10. Thus,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
122

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand for?
NF2?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort oftimes
condition is it? 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
10. Thus,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
123

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand for?
NF2?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort oftimes
condition is it? 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
10. Thus,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
124

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand for?
NF2?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort oftimes
condition is it? 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
10. Thus,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
125

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand for?
NF2?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort oftimes
condition is it? 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
10. Thus,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
126

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand for?
NF2?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort oftimes
condition is it? 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
10. Thus,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
127

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand
NF2?for?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
Phakomatoses
The rule-of-thumb are known
is that also asprevalence
Lisch nodule what sort of syndrome?
equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort Neurocutaneous
oftimes
condition is it?
10. Thus, 50%syndromes
of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
In general terms, how do phakomatoses present?
nodules.
With
RPE multiple lesions in two or more organ systems,
including
Are Lisch the clinically
nodules skin and significant?
CNS
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand
NF2?for?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
Phakomatoses
The rule-of-thumb are known
is that also asprevalence
Lisch nodule what sort of syndrome?
equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort Neurocutaneous
oftimes
condition is it?
10. Thus, 50%syndromes
of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
In general terms, how do phakomatoses present?
nodules.
With
RPE multiple lesions in two or more organ systems,
including
Are Lisch the clinically
nodules skin and significant?
CNS
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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129

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand
NF2?for?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
Phakomatoses
The rule-of-thumb are known
is that also asprevalence
Lisch nodule what sort of syndrome?
equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort Neurocutaneous
oftimes
condition is it?
10. Thus, 50%syndromes
of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
In general terms, how do phakomatoses present?
nodules.
With
RPE multiple lesions in two or more organ systems,
including
Are Lisch the clinically
nodules skin and significant?
CNS
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
130

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
In this context, Is
what does NF1with
it associated stand
NF2?for?
NeurofibromatosisYes,type 1 relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
but the
sporadically that they are not expected
What is the eponymous name for NF1?
Choroid
von Recklinghausen’s
What is disease
the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
Phakomatoses
The rule-of-thumb are known
is that also asprevalence
Lisch nodule what sort of syndrome?
equals the age of the
In a word, whatpatient
sort Neurocutaneous
oftimes
condition is it?
10. Thus, 50%syndromes
of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
A phakomatosis etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
In general terms, how do phakomatoses present?
nodules.
With
RPE multiple lesions in two or more organ systems,
including
Are Lisch the clinically
nodules skin and significant?
CNS
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

Retina
131

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Lisch nodules associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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132

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Lisch nodules associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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133

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Lisch nodules associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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134

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Lisch nodules associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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135

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Lisch nodules associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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136

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Lisch nodules associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
Most NF1 lesions are associated
nonpigmented with one ofofCB.
epithelium two cell types.
Presents: What
Iris mass beforeareagethey?
10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body Melanocytes and neuroglial
bleedhyphemaincreased cells Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
IOPglaucoma.
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Lisch nodules associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
Most NF1 lesions are associated
nonpigmented with one ofofCB.
epithelium two cell types.
Presents: What
Iris mass beforeareagethey?
10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body Melanocytes and neuroglial
bleedhyphemaincreased cells Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
IOPglaucoma.
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Lisch nodules associated with NF2?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch nodules occur in NF2, but so
sporadically that they are not expected
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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139

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
Most NF1 lesions are associated
nonpigmented with one ofofCB.
epithelium two cell types.
Presents: What
Iris mass beforeareagethey?
10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body Melanocytes and neuroglial
bleedhyphemaincreased cells Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
IOPglaucoma.
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
Melanocytic lesions Neuroglial lesions
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
--? Are Lisch nodules associatedGive with four
NF2?classic --?
--? examples of each: --?
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch
(YMMV of course)nodules occur in NF2, but so
--? sporadically that they are not expected --?
--? --?
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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140

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
Most NF1 lesions are associated
nonpigmented with one ofofCB.
epithelium two cell types.
Presents: What
Iris mass beforeareagethey?
10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body Melanocytes and neuroglial
bleedhyphemaincreased cells Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
IOPglaucoma.
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
Melanocytic lesions Neuroglial lesions
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
--CaféAre
au lait spots
Lisch nodules associatedGivewith four
NF2?classic --Nodular neurofibromas
--Axillary/inguinal freckles examples of each:
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch
(YMMV of course) nodules--Plexiform neurofibromas
occur in NF2, but so
--Lischsporadically
nodules that they are not expected --Optic glioma
--Choroidal lesions --Prominent corneal nerves
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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141

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
Most NF1 lesions are associated
nonpigmented with one ofofCB.
epithelium two cell types.
Presents: What
Iris mass beforeareagethey?
10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body Melanocytes and neuroglial
bleedhyphemaincreased cells Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
IOPglaucoma.
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
Melanocytic lesions Neuroglial lesions
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
--CaféAre
au lait spots
Lisch nodules associatedGive with four
NF2?classic --Nodular neurofibromas
--Axillary/inguinal freckles examples of each:
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch
(YMMV of course) nodules--Plexiform
occur in NF2,neurofibromas
but so
--Lischsporadically
nodules that they are not expected --Optic glioma
--Choroidal lesions --Prominent corneal nerves
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
In what fundamental way do these
The rule-of-thumb lesions
is that Lischdiffer (other
nodule than the equals
prevalence cell type
theofage
origin, duh)?
of the
The melanocytic lesions
patient times are
10. of no clinical
Thus, 50% ofsignificance
5 year olds beyond
will haveestablishing
them, 60%the of 6diagnosis,
year olds,
whereas the neuroglial
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch morbidity
lesions are associated with significant ocular and/or systemic
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
Most NF1 lesions are associated
nonpigmented with one ofofCB.
epithelium two cell types.
Presents: What
Iris mass beforeareagethey?
10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body Melanocytes and neuroglial
bleedhyphemaincreased cells Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
IOPglaucoma.
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
Melanocytic lesions Neuroglial lesions
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
--CaféAre au lait
Lischspots
nodules associatedGive with four
NF2?classic --Nodular neurofibromas
--Axillary/inguinal freckles examples of each:
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch
(YMMV of course) nodules--Plexiform neurofibromas
occur in NF2, but so
--Lischsporadically
nodules that they are not expected --Optic glioma
--Choroidal lesions --Prominent corneal nerves
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
In what fundamental way do these
The rule-of-thumb lesions
is that Lischdiffer (other
nodule than the equals
prevalence cell typethe
of age
origin, duh)?
of the
The melanocytic patient
m’cytic v N-G lesions
timesare
10.of no clinical
Thus, 50% ofsignificance
5 year oldsbeyond establishing
will have them, 60%the of 6diagnosis,
year olds,
whereas the neuroglial
etc. age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch morbidity
Atv N-G
m’cytic lesions are associated with significant ocular and/or systemic
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
Most NF1 lesions are associated
nonpigmented with one ofofCB.
epithelium two cell types.
Presents: What
Iris mass beforeareagethey?
10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body Melanocytes and neuroglial
bleedhyphemaincreased cells Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
IOPglaucoma.
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
Melanocytic lesions Neuroglial lesions
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
--CaféAre
au lait spots
Lisch nodules associatedGive with four
NF2?classic --Nodular neurofibromas
--Axillary/inguinal freckles examples of each:
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch
(YMMV of course) nodules--Plexiform neurofibromas
occur in NF2, but so
--Lischsporadically
nodules that they are not expected --Optic glioma
--Choroidal lesions --Prominent corneal nerves
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
In what fundamental way do these
The rule-of-thumb lesions
is that Lischdiffer (other
nodule than the equals
prevalence cell typethe
of age
origin, duh)?
of the
The melanocytic lesions
patient timesare
10.of no clinical
Thus, 50% ofsignificance
5 year oldsbeyond establishing
will have them, 60%the of 6diagnosis,
year olds,
whereas the neuroglial
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch morbidity
lesions are associated with significant ocular and/or systemic
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
Most NF1 lesions are associated
nonpigmented with one ofofCB.
epithelium two cell types.
Presents: What
Iris mass beforeareagethey?
10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body Melanocytes and neuroglial
bleedhyphemaincreased cells Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
IOPglaucoma.
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
Melanocytic lesions Neuroglial lesions
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
--CaféAre
au lait spots
Lisch nodules associatedGivewith four
NF2?classic --Nodular neurofibromas
--Axillary/inguinal freckles examples of each:
Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch
(YMMV of course) nodules--Plexiform neurofibromas
occur in NF2, but so
--Lisch nodules
sporadically that they are not expected --Optic glioma
--Choroidal lesions --Prominent corneal nerves
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
In what fundamental way do these
The rule-of-thumb lesions
is that differ
Lisch (other
nodule than the equals
prevalence cell typethe
of age
origin, duh)?
of the
The melanocytic lesions
patient times are of no clinical
10. Thus, 50% ofsignificance
5 year olds beyond
will haveestablishing
them, 60% the of 6diagnosis,
year olds,
whereas the neuroglial
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch morbidity
lesions are associated with significant ocular and/or systemic
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Are Lisch nodules
it associated dark, or light?
with NF2?
Yes,Itbut
depends. Lisch nodules
the relationship is far are lighter thannodules
weaker—Lisch the restoccur
of theiniris when
NF2, but so
the iris in question is dark, but
sporadically that they are not expected darker than the rest when the iris is
light.
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Are Lisch nodules
it associated dark, or light?
with NF2?
It depends. Lisch nodules are lighter thannodules
the restoccur
of theiniris when
lighter v

Yes, but the relationship is far weaker—Lisch darker


NF2, but so
the iris in question is dark, but darkerdarker than the rest when the iris is
lighter v

sporadically that they are not expected


light.
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
Lisch nodules are 5) Iris mammillations:
most Tiny, numerous.
strongly associated with whatSame color as condition?
congenital iris. Weak association with NF1,
NF1 Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Are Are Lisch nodules
it associated dark, or light?
with NF2?
Yes,Itbut
depends. Lisch nodules
the relationship is far are lighter thannodules
weaker—Lisch the restoccur
of theiniris when
NF2, but so
the iris in question is dark, but
sporadically that they are not expected darker than the rest when the iris is
light.
Choroid
What is the prevalence of Lisch nodules in NF1?
The rule-of-thumb is that Lisch nodule prevalence equals the age of the
patient times 10. Thus, 50% of 5 year olds will have them, 60% of 6 year olds,
etc. At age 10 and beyond, essentially 100% of NF1 patients have Lisch
nodules.
RPE
Are Lisch nodules clinically significant?
No; their only significance is as a diagnostic marker for NF1

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Lisch nodules
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Brushfield spots
Nevusare most strongly associated with what congenital condition?
of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Down syndrome

What is the prevalence of Brushfield spots in the Down population?


At least 90%

Choroid
What is the clinical significance of Brushfield spots?
They have none

When a clinically identical iris finding occurs in a non-Down individual, what are
the lesions called?
Wolfflin nodules
RPE

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Brushfield spots
Nevusare most strongly associated with what congenital condition?
of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Down syndrome

What is the prevalence of Brushfield spots in the Down population?


At least 90%

Choroid
What is the clinical significance of Brushfield spots?
They have none

When a clinically identical iris finding occurs in a non-Down individual, what are
the lesions called?
Wolfflin nodules
RPE

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Brushfield spots
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Brushfield spots
Nevusare most strongly associated with what congenital condition?
of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Down syndrome

What is the prevalence of Brushfield spots in the Down population?


At least 90%

Choroid
What is the clinical significance of Brushfield spots?
They have none

When a clinically identical iris finding occurs in a non-Down individual, what are
the lesions called?
Wolfflin nodules
RPE

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Brushfield spots
Nevusare most strongly associated with what congenital condition?
of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Down syndrome

What is the prevalence of Brushfield spots in the Down population?


At least 90%

Choroid
What is the clinical significance of Brushfield spots?
They have none

When a clinically identical iris finding occurs in a non-Down individual, what are
the lesions called?
Wolfflin nodules
RPE

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Brushfield spots
Nevusare most strongly associated with what congenital condition?
of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Down syndrome

What is the prevalence of Brushfield spots in the Down population?


At least 90%

Choroid
What is the clinical significance of Brushfield spots?
They have none

When a clinically identical iris finding occurs in a non-Down individual, what are
the lesions called?
Wolfflin nodules
RPE

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Brushfield spots
Nevusare most strongly associated with what congenital condition?
of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Down syndrome

What is the prevalence of Brushfield spots in the Down population?


At least 90%

Choroid
What is the clinical significance of Brushfield spots?
They have none

When a clinically identical iris finding occurs in a non-Down individual, what are
the lesions called?
Wolfflin nodules
RPE

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Brushfield spots
Nevusare most strongly associated with what congenital condition?
of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Down syndrome

What is the prevalence of Brushfield spots in the Down population?


At least 90%

Choroid
What is the clinical significance of Brushfield spots?
They have none

When a clinically identical iris finding occurs in a non-Down individual, what are
the lesions called?
Wolfflin nodules
RPE

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome; 15% of non-Down pop.
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Brushfield spots
Nevusare most strongly associated with what congenital condition?
of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary
Down syndrome

What is the prevalence of Brushfield spots in the Down population?


At least 90%

Choroid
What is the clinical significance of Brushfield spots?
They have none

When a clinically identical iris finding occurs in a non-Down individual, what are
the lesions called?
Wolfflin nodules
RPE

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Wolfflin nodules
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented nodules which, when present, are found in vast numbers
diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
Are they associated with NF1?
Yes (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary
two words bodies , paired structures that are

part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented nodules which, when present, are found in vast numbers
diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
Are they associated with NF1?
Yes (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented nodules which, when present, are found in vast numbers
diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
Are they associated with NF1?
Yes (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented nodules which, when present, are found in vast numbers
diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
Are they associated with NF1?
Yes (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
Are they associated with NF1?
Yes (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

Retina
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Iris mammilations
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
Are they associated with NF1?
Yes (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

Retina
166

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
Are they associated with NF1?
Yes (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

Retina
167

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
With what phakomatosis are they associated?
NF1 (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

Retina
168

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
With what phakomatosis are they associated?
NF1 (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

Retina
169

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface
‘Tiny pigmented iris nodules associated with NF1’--given this, how on earth are you
supposed to differentiate betweenorLisch
Are they unilateral, nodules and mammillations?
bilateral?
By appearance. Iris mammillations
Usually unilateral, butare always the
bilaterality same
occurs color as the
frequently rest that
enough of the iris. be
it can’t
In contrast, and as stated
used to rule previously,
them out Lisch nodules are lighter when the iris is dark,
but darker whenRPEthe iris is light.
With what phakomatosis are they associated?
NF1 (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

Retina
170

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface
‘Tiny pigmented iris nodules associated with NF1’--given this, how on earth are you
supposed to differentiate betweenorLisch
Are they unilateral, nodules and mammillations?
bilateral?
By appearance. Iris mammillations
Usually unilateral, butare always the
bilaterality same
occurs color as the
frequently rest that
enough of the iris. be
it can’t
In contrast andused
as stated
to rulepreviously,
them out Lisch nodules are lighter when the iris is dark,
but darker whenRPEthe iris is light.
With what phakomatosis are they associated?
NF1 (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)

Retina
171

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
With what phakomatosis are they associated?
NF1 (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)
In addition to NF1, iris mammillations have another important association.
What isRetina
it?
Oculodermal melanocytosis, aka nevus of Ota
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
With what phakomatosis are they associated?
NF1 (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)
In addition to NF1, iris mammillations have another important association.
What isRetina
it?
Oculodermal melanocytosis, aka nevus of Ota
three words
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) IrisAren’t
Mammillations? cysts:those
Can bea pupillary, stromal, secondary
CNS thingamajig?
You’re thinking of the mammillary bodies , paired structures that are
part of the limbic system

OK, then what are iris mammillations?


Choroid
Tiny pigmented iris nodules which, when present, are found in vast
numbers diffusely scattered across the iris surface

Are they unilateral, or bilateral?


Usually unilateral, but bilaterality occurs frequently enough that it can’t be
used to rule them out
RPE
With what phakomatosis are they associated?
NF1 (albeit not nearly as strongly as Lisch nodules)
In addition to NF1, iris mammillations have another important association.
What isRetina
it?
Oculodermal melanocytosis, aka nevus of Ota
174

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Oculodermal melanocytosis (nevus of Ota)


175

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

Choroid

RPE

Retina
176

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) ?
2) ?
Choroid 3) ? Five tumors of the choroid
4) ?
5) ?

RPE

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus
2) Melanocytoma
Choroid 3) Osteoma Five tumors of the choroid
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus
2) Melanocytoma
Choroid 3) Osteoma Five tumors of the choroid
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
But not 6) ?

What common sort of choroidal tumor—common in adults—is absent from this list?
Choroidal tumors arising as metastases from a nonocular primary. In adults, metastasis of
RPE
solid tumors to the uveal tract is common. It almost never happens in children.

If a child does suffer an ophthalmic metastasis, where does it tend to occur?


The orbit
Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus
2) Melanocytoma
Choroid 3) Osteoma Five tumors of the choroid
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
But not 6) Metastases

What common sort of choroidal tumor—common in adults—is absent from this list?
Choroidal tumors arising as metastases from a nonocular primary. In adults, metastasis of
RPE
solid tumors to the uveal tract is common. It almost never happens in children.

If a child does suffer an ophthalmic metastasis, where does it tend to occur?


The orbit
Retina
180

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus
2) Melanocytoma
Choroid 3) Osteoma Five tumors of the choroid
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
But not 6) Metastases

What common sort of choroidal tumor—common in adults—is absent from this list?
Choroidal tumors arising as metastases from a nonocular primary. In adults, metastasis of
RPE
solid tumors to the uveal tract is common. It almost never happens in children.

If a child does suffer an ophthalmic metastasis, where does it tend to occur?


The orbit
Retina
181

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus
2) Melanocytoma
Choroid 3) Osteoma Five tumors of the choroid
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
But not 6) Metastases

What common sort of choroidal tumor—common in adults—is absent from this list?
Choroidal tumors arising as metastases from a nonocular primary. In adults, metastasis of
RPE
solid tumors to the uveal tract is common. It almost never happens in children.

If a child does suffer an ophthalmic metastasis, where does it tend to occur?


The orbit
Retina
182

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign Note the factoids, then proceed


2) Melanocytoma
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Is it unilateral, or bilateral?
2) Melanocytoma
It is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
184

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Is it unilateral, or bilateral?
2) Melanocytoma
It is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
185

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Is it unilateral, or bilateral?
2) Melanocytoma
It is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
186

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Is it unilateral, or bilateral?
2) Melanocytoma
It is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
187

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Melanocytoma
188

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
It is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
189

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
190

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
191

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
192

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
193

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
194

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields .
two words

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
195

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields.

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
196

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields.

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
197

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields.

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes
198

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields.

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes what percent of cases will transform?
Approximately
1-2
199

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Melanocytoma is NF1.
a variant
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with Lighterofonwhat
dark common
irides; darker on light
choroidal
4) Brushfield spots: Strong finding?
association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations:ItTiny,
is anumerous.
particularSame
sort color
of choroidal nevus
as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal,
From what secondary
structure does(see the Iris issues
it commonly is kids slide-set)
arise?
The optic disc
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does it have a unilateral/bilateral predilection?
2) Melanocytoma
Yes, it is virtually always unilateral
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
Is there a racial predilection?
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
No

Does it affect visual acuity?


RPE Only in a minority of cases. But in almost all cases,
it does affect visual fields.

Does melanocytoma have the potential to undergo


malignant transformation?
Retina Yes what percent of cases will transform?
Approximately
1-2
200
In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

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Osteoma
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Osteoma: FP, and b-scan demonstrating ‘shadowing’


buzzword describing a b-scan
finding illustrated above
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Osteoma: FP, and b-scan demonstrating ‘shadowing’


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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Osteoma: Another example


Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Osteomas (same pt, different cuts).


Note how bright the lesions are
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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

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208
In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
210
In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
212
In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield
M v F spots: Strong association with Down syndrome

5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benign or malignant?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
Does there a gender 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
predilection?
Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Osteoma with CNVM in a 13 y.o. female


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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benignare
True osteomas or indeed
malignant?
regresses by age secondary
rare; however, 5. Treat inflammation and IOP.
osteoma-like Path: Touton
lesions can begiant cellsin
found
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
eyes with what sorts of history?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Eyes that have suffered severe
Iris/Ciliary Body chronic inflammationIOPglaucoma.
bleedhyphemaincreased (especially if they become
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Does
phthisical) there a gender predilection?
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

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In a word, what is a choroidal osteoma composed of?
Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
Bone

Is it common or rare?
Very rare 1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
Is it benignare
True osteomas or indeed
malignant?
regresses by age secondary
rare; however, 5. Treat inflammation and IOP.
osteoma-like Path: Touton
lesions can begiant cellsin
found
Benign 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
eyes with what sorts of history?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Eyes that have suffered severe
Iris/Ciliary Body chronic inflammationIOPglaucoma.
bleedhyphemaincreased (especially if they become
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
Does
phthisical) there a gender predilection?
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Yes, it is more common in females
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Is it more typically found
Nevus in of
pre-teens,
Ota or teens?
Teens 6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

If significant vision loss occurs, what osteoma complication is usually the culprit?
Choroidal neovascular 1) membrane
Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
224

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
225

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
226

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
227

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
228

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
229

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Circumscribed choroidal hemangioma


230

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
231

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How does it present?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internal reflectivity’
hemangioma
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
232

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Circumscribed choroidal hemangioma: High internal reflectivity on a-scan


233

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Irisreflectivity’--what
‘High internal cysts: Can be pupillary,
otherstromal, secondary
choroidal (see
lesion’s the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
a-scan
How does it present?
is described the same way?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
Choroidal nevus
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internalhemangioma
reflectivity’
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
234

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


By what other name is this lesion known?
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Circumscribed (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
choroidal hemangioma
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
Is it common, or rare?(aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
2) Medulloepithelioma
Rare
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch
Is nodules:with
it associated Strong associationcondition,
a systemic with NF1. Lighter
ie, is iton dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
syndromic?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
No
Nevus of Ota
6) Irisreflectivity’--what
‘High internal cysts: Can be pupillary,
otherstromal, secondary
choroidal (see
lesion’s the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
a-scan
How does it present?
is described the same way?
As a reddish-orange mass in the macula
Choroidal nevus
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is its characteristic
2) Melanocytoma: pattern on a-scan
Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid ultrasonography?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
It4)isIsolated/focal
one of ‘highchoroidal
internalhemangioma
reflectivity’
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
235

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About 50% regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red--much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
236

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About 50% regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red--much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
237

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
238

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
239

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
240

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
241

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No. Some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
242

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No. Some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
243

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Sturge-Weber: Port-wine stain


244

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No. Some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
245

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angioma tosis (you might
4) Brushfield alsoassociation with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used tospots: Strong
describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
see encephalofacial or cerebrofacial
‘Tomato catsup fundus’ angioma
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny,
tosis)numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No. Some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
246

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No. Some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
247

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No. Some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
248

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Sturge-Weber: Port-wine stain


249

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No. Some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
250

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No. Some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
251

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No. Some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
252

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No, some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
253

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No, some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
254

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About
In a word, what50%
sort of condition is SWS?
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
A phakomatosis 2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with
of CB.a diffuse choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary
What is The Bodyis a very
coloration
the noneponymous red--much
for SWS?more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased
name an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (you might also
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related
see encephalofacial term is used angiomatosis)
or cerebrofacial to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’Nevus of Ota
What is the hallmark skin finding in SWS?
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the
The port-wine stain choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
In one word, what sort of lesion1)isNevus:
the port-wine
Common.stain?
Benign
An angioma Does the choroidal hemangioma
2) Melanocytoma: haveUsually
malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
When does it present? 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma
At birth

What is the typical pattern of distribution?


It comports to the distribution of one or more divisions of CN5
RPE
Does it always present in this manner?
No, some cases will cross the midline of the face

Retina
All infants with SWS have a port-wine stain. Do all infants
with a port-wine stain have SWS?
No
255

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About 50% regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red--much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
256

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About half regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red--much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
257

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About half regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red--much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
258

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About half regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red, much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
259

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Sturge-Weber: Tomato catsup fundus OD


260

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About half regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red, much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
261

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About half regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red, much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
262

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About half regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red, much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
263

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About half regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red, much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
264

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About half regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red, much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
265

Intraocular Tumors
With what condition of Childhood
is the diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated?
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma is present in what percent of SWS?
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
About half regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
What does the fundus look like inepithelium
nonpigmented an eye with a diffuse
of CB. choroidal
Presents: Iris mass hemangioma?
before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Bodyis a very
The coloration red, much more so than
bleedhyphemaincreased an unaffected
IOPglaucoma. fundus
Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
What food-related term is used to describe the fundus appearance in SWS?
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
‘Tomato catsup fundus’
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
Can the choroidal hemangioma be present bilaterally?
Yes, but it’s uncommon
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
Does the choroidal hemangioma haveUsually
2) Melanocytoma: malignant potential?
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
No Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma

RPE

Retina
266

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) ?

Retina
267

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

Retina
268

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

What is the clinical appearance of CHRPE?


Flat, mainly1)black lesion(s)
Nevus: Common. ranging
Benign in size from a 1 mm up to ~10
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma:
Is it common, or rare? Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Common 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

Is it a hamartoma or a choristoma?
It is neither

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

Retina
269

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

What is the clinical appearance of CHRPE?


Flat, mainly1)black lesion(s)
Nevus: Common. ranging
Benign in size from a 1 mm up to ~10
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma:
Is it common, or rare? Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Common 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

Is it a hamartoma or a choristoma?
It is neither

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

Retina
270

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CHRPE
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1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

What is the clinical appearance of CHRPE?


Flat, mainly1)black lesion(s)
Nevus: Common. ranging
Benign in size from a 1 mm up to ~10
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma:
Is it common, or rare? Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Common 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

Is it a hamartoma or a choristoma?
It is neither

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

Retina
272

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

What is the clinical appearance of CHRPE?


Flat, mainly1)black lesion(s)
Nevus: Common. ranging
Benign in size from a 1 mm up to ~10
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma:
Is it common, or rare? Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Common 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

Is it a hamartoma or a choristoma?
It is neither

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

Retina
273

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

What is the clinical appearance of CHRPE?


Flat, mainly1)black lesion(s)
Nevus: Common. ranging
Benign in size from a 1 mm up to ~10
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma:
Is it common, or rare? Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Common 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

Is it a hamartoma or a choristoma?
It is neither

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

Retina
274

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

What is the clinical appearance of CHRPE?


Flat, mainly1)black lesion(s)
Nevus: Common. ranging
Benign in size from a 1 mm up to ~10
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma:
Is it common, or rare? Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Common 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

Is it a hamartoma or a choristoma?
It is neither

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

Retina
275

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
276

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
277

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
278

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Solitary Grouped

CHRPE
279

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
What descriptive name is used with regard to the appearance of Multifocal/Grouped CHRPE?
‘Bear tracks’
280

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
What descriptive name is used with regard to the appearance of Multifocal/Grouped CHRPE?
‘Bear tracks’
281

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

CHRPE: Bear tracks


282

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
283

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
284

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
TakeNevus of Ota
careful note of the modifier ‘like’ here, because while
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated
CHRPE and with the lesions fatal
a potentially associated
inheritedwith Gardner
syndrome. syndrome
What is the
name (both eponymous andarenoneponymous) of this syndrome?
ophthalmoscopically similar, they are not the same!
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation
3) Osteoma: increase
Benign bony the likelihood
tumor, most common in that
teen it is a females.
years, componentRisk of CNVM
of Gardner syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE choroidal
is almost always hemangioma:
unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
285

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
-- 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
--
--

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
286

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral
bi- v unilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral
hemangioma:
bi- v unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
--
--

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--
--

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
288

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

CHRPE-like lesions of Gardner syndrome: Bilateral presentation


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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multipledistribution
sectors patternof the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)

--

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
290

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
291

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

CHRPE-like lesions of Gardner syndrome: Scattered distribution


292

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
293

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
294

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform What does pisciform mean?
‘Fish-shaped’

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
295

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform What does pisciform mean?
It means ‘fish-shaped’

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
296

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

CHRPE-like lesions of Gardner syndrome: Pisciform shape


297

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform
The tails of these fish-shaped lesions have two telltale (tell-
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
tail?) characteristics--what are they?
-- CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
-- --Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
298

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform
The tails of these fish-shaped lesions have two telltale (tell-
RPE
tail?) characteristics--what are they?
1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

--They areCHRPE
hypopigmented
hypo- vs hyperpigmented
is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--They point towards
--Solitary CHRPE the optic nerve
location in eye head

--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones


Retina
299

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform
The tails of these fish-shaped lesions have two telltale (tell-
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
tail?) characteristics--what are they?
--They areCHRPE
hypopigmented
is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--They point towards the optic nerve head
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
300

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

CHRPE-like lesions of Gardner syndrome: Hypopigmented tail pointing toward ONH


301

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
Other
--If the lesions than
are the colonic
scattered and RPE
throughout lesions,
multiple what are
sectors theeyes
of the findings in Gardner
(ie, not syndrome?
‘grouped’)
--Benign
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform
--Benign tumors of bone
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
302

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
Other
--If the lesions than
are the colonic
scattered and RPE
throughout lesions,
multiple what are
sectors theeyes
of the findings in Gardner
(ie, not syndrome?
‘grouped’)
--Benign
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform
--Benign tumors of bone
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
303

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Gardner syndrome: Colonic polyps


304

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse
What always
choroidal
proportion unilateral
hemangioma: )Unilateral.
of untreated Found
Gardner in Sturge-Weber
syndrome pts willsyndrome
develop
Other
--If the lesions arethan colonic throughout
scattered and RPE findings,
multiplewhat are of
sectors thethe
common stigmata
eyes (ie, of Gardner syndrome?
not ‘grouped’)
--Benign colon cancer?
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform
--Benign tumors of bone All of them
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE By what age will this occur?
Age 40, maybe a little later
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse
What always
choroidal
proportion unilateral
hemangioma: )Unilateral.
of untreated Found
Gardner in Sturge-Weber
syndrome pts willsyndrome
develop
Other
--If the lesions arethan colonic throughout
scattered and RPE findings,
multiplewhat are of
sectors thethe
common stigmata
eyes (ie, of Gardner syndrome?
not ‘grouped’)
--Benign colon cancer?
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform
--Benign tumors of bone All of them
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE By what age will this occur?
Age 40, maybe a little later
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
306

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse
What always
choroidal
proportion unilateral
hemangioma: )Unilateral.
of untreated Found
Gardner in Sturge-Weber
syndrome pts willsyndrome
develop
Other
--If the lesions arethan colonic throughout
scattered and RPE findings,
multiplewhat are of
sectors thethe
common stigmata
eyes (ie, of Gardner syndrome?
not ‘grouped’)
--Benign colon cancer?
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform
--Benign tumors of bone All of them
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE By what age will this occur?
Age 40, maybe a little later
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
307

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse
What always
choroidal
proportion unilateral
hemangioma: )Unilateral.
of untreated Found
Gardner in Sturge-Weber
syndrome pts willsyndrome
develop
Other
--If the lesions arethan colonic throughout
scattered and RPE findings,
multiplewhat are of
sectors thethe
common stigmata
eyes (ie, of Gardner syndrome?
not ‘grouped’)
--Benign colon cancer?
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform
--Benign tumors of bone All of them
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE By what age will this occur?
40, maybe a little later
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
308

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse
What always
choroidal
proportion unilateral
hemangioma: )Unilateral.
of untreated Found
Gardner in Sturge-Weber
syndrome syndrome
pts will develop
Other
--If the lesions arethan colonic throughout
scattered and RPE findings,
multiplewhat are of
sectors thethe
common stigmata
eyes (ie, of Gardner syndrome?
not ‘grouped’)
--Benign colon cancer?
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform What is the treatment of choice?
--Benign tumors of bone All of them Prophylactic colectomy
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE By what age will this occur?
40, maybe a little later
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
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Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse
What always
choroidal
proportion unilateral
hemangioma: )Unilateral.
of untreated Found
Gardner in Sturge-Weber
syndrome syndrome
pts will develop
Other
--If the lesions arethan colonic throughout
scattered and RPE findings,
multiplewhat are of
sectors thethe
common stigmata
eyes (ie, of Gardner syndrome?
not ‘grouped’)
--Benign colon cancer?
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform What is the treatment of choice?
--Benign tumors of bone All of them Prophylactic colectomy
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE By what age will this occur?
40, maybe a little later
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
310

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
Other
--If the lesions than
are the colonic
scattered and RPE
throughout lesions,
multiple what are
sectors theeyes
of the findings in Gardner
(ie, not syndrome?
‘grouped’)
-- of the lesions is pisciform
--If the shape
--
--
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
311

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
Other
--If the lesions than
are the colonic
scattered and RPE
throughout lesions,
multiple what are
sectors theeyes
of the findings in Gardner
(ie, not syndrome?
‘grouped’)
--Benign
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform
--Benign tumors of bone
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
312

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
What is theofmost 2) Melanocytoma:
clinically important Usually
(and juxtapapillary.
ominous) Malignant transformation
component extremely rare
What characteristics a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood to Gardner
that syndrome?
it is a component
of GardnerPts
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
develop thousands of colonic polyps, a significant number of which are malignant
syndrome? 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal unilateral )Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
hemangioma:
Other
--If the lesions than
are the colonic
scattered and RPE
throughout lesions,
multiple what are
sectors theeyes
of the findings in Gardner
(ie, not syndrome?
‘grouped’)
--Benign
--If the shape of thetumors
lesionsofis the skin
pisciform
--Benign tumors of bone
--Dental anomalies 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
RPE
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
313

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What are the other two?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz
Isolated/focal
Jegherschoroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
314

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What are the other two?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
315

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma:
How is
Benign bony
Muir-Torre
tumor, most
pronounced?
common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE mure (rhymes
is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal with ‘pure’))Unilateral.
unilateral
hemangioma: tore-ay Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
316

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma:
How is
Benign bony
Muir-Torre
tumor, most
pronounced?
common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE mure (rhymes
is almost
5) Diffuse always
choroidal with ‘pure’))Unilateral.
unilateral
hemangioma: tore-ay Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
317

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) What
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic isissue’
the main
Melanocytoma: ophthalmic
isUsually
mentioned, manifestation
two syndromes
juxtapapillary. of Muir-Torre
should syndrome?
comeextremely
Malignant transformation to mind.rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
One is Gardner
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Multiple
syndrome. What is sebaceous
Osteoma:
How is
the bonylesions
other?
Benign
Muir-Torre
of (but
tumor, most
pronounced?
not necessarily
common in teen years,limited to)Risk
females. theofeyelids
CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE mure
5) Does
Diffuse (rhymes
is almost always
choroidal
Muir-Torre with ‘pure’)
unilateral
hemangioma:
present tore-AYadenomatous
with)Unilateral.
multiple Found in Sturge-Weber
polyps syndrome
of the colon
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors
a la Gardner syndrome? of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform
No; Muir-Torre is an example of a disease spectrum called Hereditary
Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
318

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) What
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic isissue’
the main
Melanocytoma: ophthalmic
isUsually
mentioned, manifestation
two syndromes
juxtapapillary. of Muir-Torre
should syndrome?
comeextremely
Malignant transformation to mind.rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
One is Gardner
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Multiple
syndrome. What is sebaceous
Osteoma:
How is
the bonylesions
other?
Benign
Muir-Torre
of (but
tumor, most
pronounced?
not necessarily
common in teen years,limited to)Risk
females. theofeyelids
CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE mure
5) Does
Diffuse (rhymes
is almost always
choroidal
Muir-Torre with ‘pure’)
unilateral
hemangioma:
present tore-AYadenomatous
with)Unilateral.
multiple Found in Sturge-Weber
polyps syndrome
of the colon
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors
a la Gardner syndrome? of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform
No; Muir-Torre is an example of a disease spectrum called Hereditary
Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
319

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Multiple skin-colored to yellow–pink papules (arrows) on the face of a 64-year-old


woman with a history of colon and cervical cancer. A skin biopsy confirmed a diagnosis
of sebaceous adenoma resulting from Muir–Torre syndrome
320

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome What sorts of sebaceous lesions?
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) What
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic isissue’
the main
Melanocytoma: ophthalmic
isUsually
mentioned, manifestation
two --
syndromes
juxtapapillary. Malignant of Muir-Torre
should syndrome?
comeextremely
transformation to mind.rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
One is Gardner syndrome.
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Multiple
What is sebaceous
Osteoma:
How is
the bony lesions
other?
Benign
Muir-Torre
of common
tumor, most
pronounced?
(but
-- not innecessarily limited to)
teen years, females. Riskthe eyelids
of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma:--Basal-cell
Very rare. Characteristic
carcinomasa-scan
with pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE mureMuir-Torre
is
5) Does
Diffuse (rhymes
almost always with ‘pure’)
unilateral
choroidal hemangioma:
present ) tore-AY
with Unilateral.
multiple Found indifferentiation
adenomatous
sebaceous Sturge-Weber
polyps syndrome
of the colon a
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple
la Gardner sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
syndrome?
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform
No; Muir-Torre is an example of a disease spectrum called Hereditary
Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
321

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome What sorts of sebaceous lesions?
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) What
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic isissue’
the main
Melanocytoma: ophthalmic
isUsually
mentioned, manifestation
two syndromes
juxtapapillary. Malignant of
--Sebaceous-cellMuir-Torre
should come
transformation syndrome?
carcinomas
to mind.rare
extremely
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
One is Gardner syndrome.
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Multiple
What is sebaceous
Osteoma:
How is
the bony lesions
other?
Benign
Muir-Torre
of common
tumor, most
pronounced?
(but not innecessarily
--Sebaceous-cell limited to)
teen years, adenomas
females. Riskthe eyelids
of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma:--Basal-cell
Very rare. Characteristic
carcinomasa-scan with pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE mureMuir-Torre
is
5) Does
Diffuse (rhymes
almost always with ‘pure’)
unilateral
choroidal hemangioma:
present ) tore-AY
with Unilateral.
multiple Found indifferentiation
adenomatous
sebaceous Sturge-Weber
polyps syndrome
of the colon a
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple
la Gardner sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
syndrome?
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform
No; Muir-Torre is an example of a disease spectrum called Hereditary
Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
322

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) What
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic isissue’
the main
Melanocytoma: ophthalmic
isUsually
mentioned, manifestation
two syndromes
juxtapapillary. of Muir-Torre
should syndrome?
comeextremely
Malignant transformation to mind.rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
One is Gardner
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Multiple
syndrome. What is sebaceous
Osteoma:
How is
the bonylesions
other?
Benign
Muir-Torre
of (but
tumor, most
pronounced?
not necessarily
common in teen years,limited to)Risk
females. theofeyelids
CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE mure
5) Does
Diffuse (rhymes
is almost always
choroidal
Muir-Torre with ‘pure’)
unilateral
hemangioma:
present tore-AYadenomatous
with)Unilateral.
multiple Found in Sturge-Weber
polyps syndrome
of the colon
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors
a la Gardner syndrome? of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform
No; Muir-Torre is an example of a disease spectrum called Hereditary
Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
323

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
2) What
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic isissue’
the main
Melanocytoma: ophthalmic
isUsually
mentioned, manifestation
two syndromes
juxtapapillary. of Muir-Torre
should syndrome?
comeextremely
Malignant transformation to mind.rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
Choroid
One is Gardner
of Gardner syndrome?
3) Multiple
syndrome. What is sebaceous
Osteoma:
How is
the bonylesions
other?
Benign
Muir-Torre
of (but
tumor, most
pronounced?
not necessarily
common in teen years,limited to)Risk
females. theofeyelids
CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and 4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE mure
5) Does
Diffuse (rhymes
is almost always
choroidal
Muir-Torre with ‘pure’)
unilateral
hemangioma:
present tore-AYadenomatous
with)Unilateral.
multiple Found in Sturge-Weber
polyps syndrome
of the colon
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors
a la Gardner syndrome? of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform
No; Muir-Torre is an example of a disease spectrum called Hereditary
Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
324

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common
How is
in teen years,
Peutz-Jeghers
females. Risk of
pronounced?
CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE almost always unilateral Pyoots jeh·grz
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral.
is Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
325

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common
How is
in teen years,
Peutz-Jeghers
females. Risk of
pronounced?
CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE almost always unilateral Pyoots jeh·grz
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral.
is Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
--If the lesions are scattered throughout multiple sectors of the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shape of the lesions is pisciform

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)

CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
--Solitary CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
326

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmicmultiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
manifestation the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
327

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmicmultiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
manifestation the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
328

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
By what variant of the term ‘simple lentigines’ are they
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
also known?
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo simplex’
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
329

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
By what variant of the term ‘simple lentigines’ are they
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
also known?
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo simplex’
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
330

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
By what variant of the term ‘simple Whatlentigines’
are ephelides (singular, ephelis)?
are they
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous
also known? Freckles
polyps of the
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo simplex’
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
331

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
By what variant of the term ‘simple Whatlentigines’
are ephelides (singular, ephelis)?
are they
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous
also known? Freckles
polyps of the
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo simplex’
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
332

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

 Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: Eyelid simple lentigines


333

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
By what variant of the term ‘simple lentigines’ are they
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
also known?
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo simplex’
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
334

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
By what variant of the term ‘simple lentigines’ are they
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
also known?
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo simplex’
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
335

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
By what variant of the term ‘simple lentigines’ are they
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
also known?
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo simplex’
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
336

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
By what variant of the term ‘simple lentigines’ are they
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
also known?
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo simplex’
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
337

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not Inecessarily
coulda sworn lentigo
limited simplex
to) the had malignant potential.
eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital You
hypertrophy
sure of
By what variant
of
about the RPE (CHRPE)
this? ‘simple lentigines’ are they
the term
Does Peutz-Jehgers present Yes,multiple
with
also known? I’m sure. You’re thinking
adenomatous of lentigo
polyps of the maligna ,
CHRPE is characterized according pre-malignant melanocytic lesionways
to its
a simplex’presentation. In what two of thedoes it present?
skin.
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
338

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not Inecessarily
coulda sworn lentigo
limited simplex
to) the had malignant potential.
eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital You
hypertrophy
sure of
By what variant
of
about the RPE (CHRPE)
this? ‘simple lentigines’ are they
the term
Does Peutz-Jehgers present Yes,multiple
with
also known? I’m sure. You’re thinking
adenomatous of lentigo
polyps of the maligna ,
two words
CHRPE is characterized according to its
a simplex’presentation. In what two ways
pre-malignant melanocytic lesion of the skin. does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
339

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmic multiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
What manifestation
are simple lentigines?
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Flat melanocytic lesions histologically similar to ephelides
Simple lentigines of (but not Inecessarily
coulda sworn lentigo
limited simplex
to) the had malignant potential.
eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital You
hypertrophy
sure of
By what variant
of
about the RPE (CHRPE)
this? ‘simple lentigines’ are they
the term
Does Peutz-Jehgers present Yes,multiple
with
also known? I’m sure. You’re thinking
adenomatous of lentigo
polyps of the maligna ,
CHRPE is characterized according pre-malignant melanocytic lesionways
to its
a simplex’presentation. In what two of thedoes it present?
skin.
colon a la Gardner syndrome?‘Lentigo
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina Does lentigo simplex have malignant potential?
No
340

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmicmultiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
manifestation the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPEeyelid1)lesions
Are lentigo simplex Congenital
the hypertrophy of the RPE
classic harbinger (CHRPE)
of Peutz-Jehgers syndrome?
No, pigmented lesions of thepresent
Does Peutz-Jehgers perioralwith
region are the
multiple classic/most
adenomatous common
polyps finding
of the
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
341

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmicmultiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
manifestation the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPEeyelid1)lesions
Are lentigo simplex Congenital
the hypertrophy of the RPE
classic harbinger (CHRPE)
of Peutz-Jehgers syndrome?
No, pigmented lesions of thepresent
Does Peutz-Jehgers perioralwith
region are the
multiple classic/most
adenomatous common
polyps finding
of the
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
342

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmicmultiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
manifestation the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPEeyelid1)lesions
Are lentigo simplex Congenital
the hypertrophy of the RPE
classic harbinger (CHRPE)
of Peutz-Jehgers syndrome?
No, pigmented lesions of thepresent
Does Peutz-Jehgers perioralwith
region are the
multiple classic/most
adenomatous common
polyps finding
of the
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
343

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

 Characteristic circumoral pigmentation in a patient with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome


344

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

 Speaking of: Did you notice the pigmented lip lesions in this pic?
345

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmicmultiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
manifestation the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
346

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iriswith
A CHRPE-like lesion is associated cysts: Can be pupillary,
a potentially fatal stromal,
inheritedsecondary (seeWhat
syndrome. the Irisisissues is kids slide-set)
the name
(both eponymous and noneponymous) of this syndrome?
Familial adenomatous polyposis, aka Gardner syndrome
1) Nevus: Common. Benign
When ‘colon cancer + ophthalmic issue’ isUsually
2) Melanocytoma: mentioned, three syndromes
juxtapapillary. should come
Malignant transformation to
extremely rare
What characteristics of a CHRPE-like presentation increase the likelihood that it is a component
mind. OneChoroid
of Gardner syndrome?
is Gardner syndrome. What is the other?
3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
Muir-Torre syndrome and4)Peutz-Jeghers
Isolated/focal choroidal
syndrome hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
--If it is bilateral (regular CHRPE 5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma:)Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
is almost always unilateral
--If the lesionsWhat
are isscattered
the mainthroughout
ophthalmicmultiple sectorsofofPeutz-Jeghers
manifestation the eyes (ie, not ‘grouped’)
--If the shapesyndrome?
of the lesions is pisciform
Simple lentigines of (but not necessarily limited to) the eyelids
RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE)
Does Peutz-Jehgers present with multiple adenomatous polyps of the
CHRPE is characterized according to its presentation. In what two ways does it present?
colon a la Gardner syndrome?
--Solitary
Yes CHRPE
--Multifocal or Grouped CHRPE: Large lesion(s) surrounded by a few smaller ones
Retina
347

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

Retina 1) ?
348

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


349

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) ?

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


350

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


351

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


352

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath.
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
Tx: Enucleate
associationcells found in their
on darknormal location
opposite
clinical state
nodules: Strong with NF1. Lighter irides;
clinical state darker on light

4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome


5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of the Same color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak are association with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


353

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


354

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


What is the name of the reverse clinical entity, ie,
one with normal cells found in 1)
anJuvenile xanthogranuloma
abnormal location? (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
A choristoma
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
?
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically
normal IOPglaucoma. Locallyan abnormal Tx: Enucleate
invasivedeath.
nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on darknormal
abnormal cells found in their location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous. Same
cells of the color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


355

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


What is the name of the reverse clinical entity, ie,
one with normal cells found in 1)
anJuvenile xanthogranuloma
abnormal location? (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
A choristoma
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
choristoma
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically
normal IOPglaucoma. Locallyan abnormal Tx: Enucleate
invasivedeath.
nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on darknormal
abnormal cells found in their location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous. Same
cells of the color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
What is the name of the reverse clinical entity, ie,
one with normal cells found in 1)
anJuvenile xanthogranuloma
abnormal location? (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
A choristoma
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
choristoma
What is a hamartoma? nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
A tumor composed 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased
ofLisch
histologically
normal IOPglaucoma. Locallyan abnormal Tx: Enucleate
invasivedeath.
nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on darknormal
abnormal cells found in their location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
So, what 5) Iris
ofmammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
Thatcombination
a lesion isNevus hamartomatous
a hamartoma
of Ota
cells indicates
(or choristoma) of the retina
what and
about its onset? involved in
a combined hamartoma
That it is congenital of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells
That a lesion is a hamartoma (or choristoma) indicates what about its status
vis a vis
How does malignancy?
it present 1)clinically?
Nevus: Common. Benign
That it is benign2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
What is the name of the reverse clinical entity, ie,
one with normal cells found in 1)
anJuvenile xanthogranuloma
abnormal location? (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
A choristoma
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
choristoma
What is a hamartoma? nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
A tumor composed 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased
ofLisch
histologically
normal IOPglaucoma. Locallyan abnormal Tx: Enucleate
invasivedeath.
nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on darknormal
abnormal cells found in their location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
So, what 5) Iris
ofmammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
Thatcombination
a lesion isNevus hamartomatous
a hamartoma
of Ota
cells indicates
(or choristoma) of the retina
what and
about its onset? involved in
a combined hamartoma
That it is congenital of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells
That a lesion is a hamartoma (or choristoma) indicates what about its status
vis a vis
How does malignancy?
it present 1)clinically?
Nevus: Common. Benign
That it is benign2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
What is the name of the reverse clinical entity, ie,
one with normal cells found in 1)
anJuvenile xanthogranuloma
abnormal location? (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
A choristoma
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
choristoma
What is a hamartoma? nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
A tumor composed 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased
ofLisch
histologically
normal IOPglaucoma. Locallyan abnormal Tx: Enucleate
invasivedeath.
nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on darknormal
abnormal cells found in their location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
So, what 5) Iris
ofmammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
Thatcombination
a lesion isNevus hamartomatous
a hamartoma
of Ota
cells indicates
(or choristoma) of the retina
what and
about its onset? involved in
a combined hamartoma
That it is congenital of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells
That a lesion is a hamartoma (or choristoma) indicates what about its status
vis a vis
How does malignancy?
it present 1)clinically?
Nevus: Common. Benign
That it is benign2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


Intraocular Tumors of Childhood
What is the name of the reverse clinical entity, ie,
one with normal cells found in 1)
anJuvenile xanthogranuloma
abnormal location? (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
A choristoma
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
choristoma
What is a hamartoma? nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body
A tumor composed 3)
bleedhyphemaincreased
ofLisch
histologically
normal IOPglaucoma. Locallyan abnormal Tx: Enucleate
invasivedeath.
nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on darknormal
abnormal cells found in their location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
So, what 5) Iris
ofmammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
Thatcombination
a lesion isNevus hamartomatous
a hamartoma
of Ota
cells indicates
(or choristoma) of the retina
what and
about its onset? involved in
a combined hamartoma
That it is congenital of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells
That a lesion is a hamartoma (or choristoma) indicates what about its status
vis a vis
How does malignancy?
it present 1)clinically?
Nevus: Common. Benign
That it is benign2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


360

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


361

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


362

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


363

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary area retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


364

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


365

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Combined hamartoma of retina and RPE


366

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


367

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
RPE cells (duh) and retinal glial cells

How does it present1)clinically?


Nevus: Common. Benign
2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass of the peripapillary retina
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


368

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How can one avoid
RPE making
cells (duh)such
anda retinal
disastrous
glialmistake?
cells
By taking pains to carefully determine the anatomic location of the tumor
in question--choroidal
How doesmelanomas originate behind Benign
it present1)clinically?
Nevus: Common. Bruch’s membrane,
whereas combined hamartomas of 2) the retina and RPE
Melanocytoma: are
Usually located wholly
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass ofin the peripapillary retina
in front of it Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


369

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
What is a hamartoma?
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
A tumor composed 3)ofLisch
histologically abnormal
nodules: Strong associationcells found
with NF1. in their
Lighter on darknormal location
irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris
So, what combination ofmammillations:
hamartomatous Tiny, numerous.
cells of theSame color as
retina andiris.RPE
Weak areassociation with NF1,
involved in
Nevus of Ota
a combined hamartoma of theCan
6) Iris cysts: retina and RPE?
be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)
How can one avoid
RPE making
cells (duh)such
anda retinal
disastrous
glialmistake?
cells
By taking pains to carefully determine the anatomic location of the tumor
in question--choroidal
How doesmelanomas originate behind Benign
it present1)clinically?
Nevus: Common. Bruch’s membrane,
whereas combined hamartomas of 2) the retina and RPE
Melanocytoma: are
Usually located wholly
juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
As a variably pigmented, slightly elevated retinal mass ofin the peripapillary retina
in front of it Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
With what more sinister dz entity
5) Diffuse is ithemangioma:
choroidal often confused?
Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Choroidal melanoma--eyes have been enucleated because of this misdiagnosis

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)


370

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood

Combined hamartoma of retina and RPE.


Note the entire lesion is above Bruchs
371

Intraocular Tumors of Childhood


1) Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG): Nonneoplastic histiocytic proliferation. <2 years old.
+/- skin papules. Iris nodules bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Self-limited;
regresses by age 5. Treat inflammation and IOP. Path: Touton giant cells
2) Medulloepithelioma (aka diktyoma): Benign but locally aggressive neoplasia of
nonpigmented epithelium of CB. Presents: Iris mass before age 10 years. Can
Iris/Ciliary Body bleedhyphemaincreased IOPglaucoma. Locally invasivedeath. Tx: Enucleate
3) Lisch nodules: Strong association with NF1. Lighter on dark irides; darker on light
4) Brushfield spots: Strong association with Down syndrome
5) Iris mammillations: Tiny, numerous. Same color as iris. Weak association with NF1,
Nevus of Ota
6) Iris cysts: Can be pupillary, stromal, secondary (see the Iris issues is kids slide-set)

1) Nevus: Common. Benign


2) Melanocytoma: Usually juxtapapillary. Malignant transformation extremely rare
Choroid 3) Osteoma: Benign bony tumor, most common in teen years, females. Risk of CNVM
4) Isolated/focal choroidal hemangioma: Very rare. Characteristic a-scan pattern
5) Diffuse choroidal hemangioma: Unilateral. Found in Sturge-Weber syndrome

RPE 1) Congenital hypertrophy of the RPE (CHRPE): Common. Deeply pigmented.


A CHRPE-like finding is associated with Gardner syndrome

1) Combined hamartoma of the retina and RPE: Benign, congenital retinal lesion

Retina 1) Retinoblastoma (see the slide-set dedicated to it)

No question—summary/review slide

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