Relapsing acute myeloid leukemia presenting as hypopyon uveitis.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2011 Sept; 59(5): 391-393
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Anterior segment infiltration in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) presenting as hypopyon uveitis is very rare. We report this case as an uncommon presentation in a patient on remission after bone marrow transplant for AML. In addition to the hypopyon, the patient presented with “red eye” caused by ocular surface disease due to concurrent graft-versus-host disease and glaucoma. The classical manifestations of masquerade syndrome due to AML were altered by concurrent pathologies. Media opacities further confounded the differential diagnosis. We highlight the investigations used to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. In uveitis, there is a need to maintain a high index of clinical suspicion, as early diagnosis in ocular malignancy can save sight and life.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Suppuration
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Biopsy
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Female
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Humans
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
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Uveitis, Anterior
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Follow-Up Studies
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Fatal Outcome
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Adult
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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