Atypical Retinal Pigment Epithelial Hyperplasia and Glial Proliferation Masquerading as Progressive Recurrent Retinoblastoma: A Case Report Review and Clinicopathologic Correlation

Recurrences of retinoblastoma tumors, particularly scar recurrences, are a common phenomenon in the management of this cancer. Consolidative treatment with laser and cryotherapy are required for local control of disease. It is known that consolidative therapy can induce retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) hyperplasia and gliosis. Herein we report extensive RPE hyperplasia and gliosis during laser therapy for a focal scar recurrence, which presented as a progressive retinal opacification mimicking active retinoblastoma