Hematologic Disorders: Leukemia, Hyperviscosity, Anemia
Year: 2022
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Leukemia is the most common cancer in the pediatric population, accounting for nearly one out of three pediatric cancers. Most childhood leukemias are acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and the remaining are acute myeloid leukemia (AML). In contrast, chronic leukemias are rare in childhood. Ocular findings are varied, but the retina is the most commonly involved tissue site in clinical studies. While direct retinal invasion by leukemic cells can occur, the majority of retinal findings are likely due to secondary hematologic changes. The term leukemic retinopathy often describes the manifestation of anemia and increased blood viscosity in patients with leukemia and are, therefore, topics included for review below.
Source: Retina atlas
Authors: Tomas Moreno, Stephen J. Kim, Ingrid U. Scott
Institutions: Vanderbilt University, Pennsylvania State University
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4312814723