Publications by authors named "Gianni Coriolani"
We report the case of a 3.6-year-old male child who developed progressive hyposthenia of the left lower limb. Symptoms were preceded by rhinitis, malaise, and fever.
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- The MEIS2 gene is linked to syndromic intellectual disability, specifically featuring cleft palate and cardiac defects.
- A 10-year-old male patient exhibited cardiac defects, intellectual disability, unique facial features, and gastroesophageal reflux, which led to genetic testing.
- Whole exome sequencing identified a new mutation in the MEIS2 gene, contributing to the understanding of its role in facial characteristics and various developmental issues.
Successful treatment of macular retinoblastoma with superselective ophthalmic artery infusion of melphalan.
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
August 2014
Purpose: To report our experience with superselective ophthalmic artery infusion of melphalan (SOAIM) for macular retinoblastoma to obtain tumor control while preserving as much useful vision as possible.
Methods: Five patients with newly diagnosed unilateral retinoblastoma involving the macula were selected within a group of patients eligible for SOAIM as the primary treatment.
Results: The mean tumor basal dimension and thickness in this group of five patients with macular retinoblastoma were 11.