Spontaneous Regression of Retinoblastoma : Role of Tumor Angiogenesis Factor and Calcium

Author

Susan Ryu

Date of Award

1-1-1976

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Medical Doctor (MD)

First Advisor

Dr. Daniel Albert

Abstract

[From the Introduction] This thesis is concerned with two aspects of spontaneous regression of retinoblastoma: 1) Retinoblastoma may lack TAF or has inhibitory factor to TAF and spontaneous regression occurs by vascular insufficiency; 2) Retinoblastoma cells undergo necrosis with an increased susceptibility when the calcium concentration is elevated.

Comments

This is an Open Access Thesis.

Recommended Citation

Ryu, Susan, "Spontaneous Regression of Retinoblastoma : Role of Tumor Angiogenesis Factor and Calcium" (1976). Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library. 518.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ymtdl/518