Visual disturbance as the first symptom of chronic myeloid leukemia
MEAJO-Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011; 18 (4): 336-338
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ABSTRACT
Chronic myeloid leukemia [CML] is a well-studied entity and advances made in diagnosis and treatment have improved the disease outcome. Patients with ophthalmic manifestation of CML have been reported to have lower 5-year survival rates. Hence, recognizing the early fundus changes may improve outcome by allowing earlier diagnosis and treatment. We report a case of a previously healthy 30-year-old Myanmarese male, who presented with a minor visual disturbance, complaining of seeing a 'black dot' in his left visual field for the past 1 week. Fundoscopic examination revealed bilateral retinal blot hemorrhages, white-centered hemorrhage, and preretinal hemorrhage over the left fovea. The full blood count and peripheral blood film were abnormal, and bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of CML. Cytoreduction therapy was promptly commenced and his symptoms resolved, with improvement in visual acuity. No complications were recorded at 1-year follow-up
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Hemorragia Retiniana
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Leucemia Mielogênica Crônica BCR-ABL Positiva
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Acuidade Visual
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Campos Visuais
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Oftalmopatias
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Middle East Afr. J. Ophthalmol.
Ano de publicação:
2011
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