Acute myeloid leukemia presenting as bilateral proptosis from diffuse extraocular muscle infiltration.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 137(5): 948-50, 2004 May.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a case of acute myeloid leukemia with bilateral proptosis as the sole presenting sign.DESIGN:
Observational case report.METHODS:
A patient with bilateral proptosis was seen in consultation by pediatric ophthalmology.RESULTS:
Complete blood count, computerized tomography, and bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia, with the proptosis due to diffuse infiltration of all extraocular muscles.CONCLUSION:
In a child with the sudden onset of proptosis without any other systemic findings, the diagnosis of acute leukemia must be considered.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Leucemia Mieloide
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Exoftalmia
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Infiltração Leucêmica
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Músculos Oculomotores
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article