Medulloepithelioma of the eye is a rare tumour that develops from the non-pigmented ciliary epithelium, the tissue responsible for producing the fluid inside the eye. It most often occurs in young children, typically under the age of 10.
This tumour closely resembles embryonic retinal tissue, and depending on its cellular makeup, it may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). It is sometimes referred to as “diktyoma,” particularly when describing its cystic or mixed solid-cystic appearance.
Many sufferers of Medulloepithelioma of the eye struggle because they feel that their disease doesn’t have the same level of awareness as more common cancers. Without a Ribbon is an Australian non-profit organisation that believes that rare cancers should never go unnoticed. We aim to provide a detailed set of resources and information for anyone suffering from cancers such as Medulloepithelioma of the eye. We have recently created an Medulloepithelioma of the eye resource page to help sufferers understand their disease. It covers the symptoms, available treatments and other important information.
We hope that this resource page will help you or a friend/family member to learn about their illness and aid them through their battle with the disease.
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