Leukocoria in newborn requires immediate attention

Leukocoria simply means that the pupil (coria) is white (leuko), and we see this in our adult patients who present with opaque white cataracts. But when we see leukocoria in a newborn infant, it is an urgent situation that needs immediate attention from an ophthalmologist.
The cause of the leukocoria can be retinoblastoma, congenital cataract, Coats disease, Norrie disease, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous or another issue. Retinoblastoma is a deadly ocular cancer that must be treated immediately. Even for non-life-threatening causes of leukocoria, the diagnosis must be made in a

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