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Are retinoblastomas malignant?

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The retinal tumor which characterizes retinoblastoma is malignant, meaning that it can metastasize (spread) to other parts of the eye and eventually other parts of the body.

First answer by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Contributor trust: 36 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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