Abstract
We report a case of a patient who presents for ophthalmic complaints revealing systemic acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The eye fundus examination shows bilateral papilledema, retinal hemorrhages and diffuse white retinal infiltration. After chemotherapy, there was noticeable improvement of visual acuity and important regression of papilledema. Ocular involvement in leukemia is considered as a central nervous system lesion. It requires, therefore, a proper treatment including corticosteroids, chemotherapy and radiation treatment of the central nervous system.
Highlights
We report a case of a patient who presents for ophthalmic complaints revealing systemic acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Ocular involvement in leukemia is considered as a central nervous system lesion
Pan African Medical Journal – ISSN: 1937- 8688 (www.panafrican-med-journal.com) Published in partnership with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Summary
We report a case of a patient who presents for ophthalmic complaints revealing systemic acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Retinal involvement in an acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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