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Transient severe non‐proliferative retinopathy in an adolescent with type 1 diabetes and chronic myeloid leukemia
Author(s) -
Schmid Silvia,
LangMuritano Mariarosaria,
Meier Urs,
De Peron Riccardo,
Konrad Daniel,
Schoenle Eugen
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
pediatric diabetes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.678
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1399-5448
pISSN - 1399-543X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-5448.2012.00901.x
Subject(s) - medicine , retinopathy , glycemic , myeloid leukemia , diabetic retinopathy , type 1 diabetes , diabetes mellitus , type 2 diabetes , leukemia , metabolic control analysis , pediatrics , endocrinology
The onset of diabetic retinopathy correlates with the long‐term quality of glycemic control. A 17‐yr‐old adolescent with type 1 diabetes presented unexpectedly with acute non‐proliferative retinopathy despite good glycemic control. Two months later chronic myeloid leukemia ( CML ) was diagnosed. Chemotherapy was initiated and within a few weeks the patient was in full remission concerning leukemia. Retinopathy completely resolved within 8 months. The patient was in good metabolic control throughout the course. To our knowledge, this is the first report of CML ‐triggered retinopathy in a well‐controlled diabetic adolescent. In case of unexpected retinopathy in patients with type 1 diabetes, other potential causes of retinopathy should be considered.