Mnemonic to remember the diseases which causes leukocoria
A helpful mnemonic to remember diseases that can cause leukocoria, also known as white pupil, is “CRIB LEUKO”:
C - Coats’ Disease
R - Retinoblastoma
I - Intraocular Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
B - Bilateral Cataracts
L - Leukemia
E - Endophthalmitis
U - Uveitis
K - Keratitis
O - Other causes (such as retinal detachment, toxocariasis, persistent fetal vasculature)
Using this mnemonic can aid in recalling various conditions associated with leukocoria, which may prompt appropriate evaluation and management by healthcare providers.