Open AccessAcute lymphoblastic leukemia relapse presenting as retinal vasculitis
Author(s) -
Ksiaa Imen,
Kechida Melek,
Zina Sourour,
Lahdhiri Marouane,
Abroug Nesrine,
Khairallah Moncef
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2895
Subject(s) - medicine , lymphoblastic leukemia , vasculitis , retinal vasculitis , retinal , leukemia , pediatrics , pathology , immunology , disease , ophthalmology
Retinal vasculitis may occur as an isolated manifestation of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) relapse and precede central nervous involvement. Therefore, a high index of suspicion and repeated ocular and neurological evaluations are essential for early diagnosis and prompt appropriate treatment to save life and sight.
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