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Pathophysiology Physical exam findings Differential diagnoses and rationale Management plan to focus on pharmacotherapy agents based upon evidence-based practice guidelines Topics: Conjunctivitis (all types) and nystagmus Amblyopia and strabismus Retinopathy of prematurity Dental caries, candidiasis, aphthous ulcers Retinoblastoma Gastroesophageal reflux disease in pediatrics Peptic ulcer disease in pediatrics Appendicitis and functional abdominal pain syndrome Intussusception and pyloric stenosis Malabsorption syndromes: celiac disease, lactose intolerance, cow's milk protein intolerance, or allergy Failure to thrive Acute gastroenteritis and intestinal parasites Constipation and encopresis Periorbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis Glaucoma and cataracts in pediatrics Corneal ulcers and hordeolum Cyclic vomiting syndrome You will start with retinoblastoma, which is a malignant tumor that arises from the retina in one or both eyes. The cause is often hereditary but can also result from genetic mutation and is the most common malignant tumor in children. The incidence is roughly 1 in 12,000-18,000 live births, with a higher incidence seen in Alaskan Eskimos and Native Americans (Burns et al., 2013). As with any other malignant tumor, retinoblastomas can spread and become metastatic. In underdeveloped countries, delayed diagnosis can lead to death,