Functional Outcomes for Patients With Congenital Anorectal Malformations: A Systematic Review and Evidence-based Guideline From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence Based Practice Committee.

Objective: Consensus on functional outcomes for anorectal malformations (ARM) is hindered by the heterogeneity of the available literature. Optimal patient counseling includes discussion of short- and long-term outcomes for bowel and urinary continence, sexual and psychosocial function, transitional care, and quality of life. This systematic review examines and summarizes the current literature available related to functional outcomes for children with ARM.

Retinocytoma: understanding pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.

Retinocytoma, or retinoma, is a rare benign intraocular tumor primarily affecting the retina. It is often considered a precursor or a differentiated form of retinoblastoma, a malignant retinal tumor predominantly seen in children. Despite its non-aggressive nature and excellent prognosis, retinocytoma remains a significant area of interest due to its implications for genetic counseling, early detection, and management of ocular tumors.

Impact of Race on the Outcomes of Retinoblastoma Treated With Primary Enucleation: A Global Study of 1426 Patients.

Background: To evaluate the clinical presentation, pathological features and outcomes of retinoblastoma based on the race of origin in a global cohort of patients.

Methods: Retrospective collaborative study of 1426 patients who underwent primary enucleation for retinoblastoma.

Results: Patients were grouped into Caucasians (n = 231, 16%), Asians (n = 841, 59%), Hispanics (n = 226, 16%), Arabs (n = 96, 7%) and Others (Africans, African Americans, Indigenous Australians; n = 32, 2%) cohorts.

Metastatic conjunctival melanoma: a multicentre international study.

Background: To reveal clinical findings related to metastatic conjunctival melanoma.

Methods: 10 ophthalmic oncology centres (9 countries and 4 continents) shared data to create a large clinical case series. The main outcome measures were the incidence and cumulative risk of systemic metastasis, study mortality rates and Kaplan-Meier patient mortality after developing conjunctival melanoma metastasis.