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Relapsing Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Presenting as Unilateral Hypopyon in an Adult: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Leukemias may have ophthalmic presentations due to infiltration of central nervous system leukemia and bone marrow relapse. Hypopyon uveitis as a presentation of relapse acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is very rare. In our case, a young men with acute lymphoblastic leukemia after remission present a Unilateral hypopyon as a signe of relapse. The paracentesis of anterior chamber was not performed. The lumber puncture confirmed the relapse The purpose of our case is to aware about unilateral hypopion as indication or relapsing ALL when the relapse is typically bilateral hypopyon.

Source: Ophthalmology Research An International Journal

DOI: 10.9734/or/2025/v20i5473

Authors: A.Arazzakou, S.Alsamawi, A. Hammouch, M R. Bentouhami, Y. Hidan, A.Mchachi, L.Benhmidoune, R.Rachid

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd

Language: English

Topic: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413973157

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