Abstract |
A patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who had received CNS sanctuary treatment with cranial X-irradiation and intrathecal methotrexate displayed his first sign of relapse as iritis with malignant hypopyon. Treatment included topical and subconjunctival corticosteroids and local X-irradiation. Leukemic infiltration of the iris may be the first sign of leukemic relapse. Slit-lamp examination should be performed in all leukemic patients with ocular symptoms.
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Authors | R L Gruenewald, M C Perry, P H Henry |
Journal | Cancer
(Cancer)
Vol. 44
Issue 4
Pg. 1511-3
(Oct 1979)
ISSN: 0008-543X [Print] United States |
PMID | 291470
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anterior Chamber
- Eye Diseases
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Eye Neoplasms
(complications, diagnosis)
- Humans
- Iritis
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Leukemia, Lymphoid
(complications, diagnosis)
- Male
- Recurrence
- Remission, Spontaneous
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