Abstract
Leukemic infiltration of the optic nerve is rare. We describe the diagnostic assessment and the outcome in two adult patients suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia with T phe-notype. In both cases the leukemic involvement of the eye was observed as an isolated ex-tramedullary relapse followed after several months by hematological relapse. CT and MRI scans were negative, while an A-scan echography of the eye clarified the diagnosis. Early radiotherapy caused recovery of visual acuity in one case. A-scan echography is the most sensitive investigation for the early recognition of ocular localization in acute leukemias.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 153-155 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Leukemia and Lymphoma |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1993 |
Keywords
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Ocular echography
- Optic nerve localization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Cancer Research