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Retinoblastoma is a most common intraocular malignancy, usually seen in children which is characterised by leucocoria and painful red eyes. Retinoblastoma might extend into the optic nerve which leads to bad prognosis, hence this must be treated using chemotherapy (CVE Regimen) and focal therapy.
CSF rhinorrhea is the leakage of CSF (Cerebrospinal fluid is the protective fluid present in subarachnoid space that surrounds the brain) from its intracranial location through the nose. This is caused due to disruption of the barrier between cranial fossa and nasal cavity.
Hypermetropia is a common vision error, where one can see far placed objects but have difficulty in focusing objects that are closer, exquisitely. Hypermetropia is also known as Hyperopia or Long Farsightedness.
The Triangle of Koch is one of the important anatomical areas, it is located in the right atrium of the human heart, to be specific in the superficial paraseptal endocardium of the right atrium.