["Umbrella syndrome," a contribution to pseudoretinoblastoma].

In two children referred to the author's clinic because of suspected retinoblastoma, pathologic fibroglial tissue was observed unilaterally in front of the macula and optic disk. Fluorescein angiography and ultrasonography indicated a posterior PHPV. In view of the morphological appearance the condition was termed "umbrella syndrome". There were no therapeutic consequences.