Paediatric ophthalmology: practice question

A Ophthalmology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Ophthalmology · Paediatric ophthalmology

Sample item

Which condition must be excluded urgently in a child with leukocoria?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Retinoblastoma

Leukocoria can be caused by retinoblastoma, a potentially life-threatening intraocular malignancy, and demands urgent specialist assessment.

Option by option

  • A. Simple conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis causes surface redness and discharge, not leukocoria.

  • B. Migraine aura

    Migraine aura does not create a white pupillary reflex.

  • C. Presbyopia

    Presbyopia occurs with ageing, not childhood.

  • D. Retinoblastoma (correct)

    Correct: retinoblastoma is the critical diagnosis not to miss.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is D, Retinoblastoma. Leukocoria can be caused by retinoblastoma, a potentially life-threatening intraocular malignancy, and demands urgent specialist assessment.

Why is "Simple conjunctivitis" not the answer?

Conjunctivitis causes surface redness and discharge, not leukocoria.

Why is "Migraine aura" not the answer?

Migraine aura does not create a white pupillary reflex.

Why is "Presbyopia" not the answer?

Presbyopia occurs with ageing, not childhood.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Paediatric ophthalmology in Ophthalmology. The correct option holds because: Correct: retinoblastoma is the critical diagnosis not to miss.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Paediatric ophthalmology?

Group the red eye by what to examine and what the pupil does. Then use the flashcards and the other Ophthalmology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.