Ocular Manifestations in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Five-Year Cohort Study of Pediatric Patients

Ocular manifestations in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), varying from 43% to 90% depending on the study, are concerning because they are often silent [1,2]. Such manifestations often go unperceived since most patients are asymptomatic. Nevertheless, they can indicate a relapse or early worsening of the condition with a potential risk to the patient ’s sight.

Source: Leukemia Research - November 29, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Cristiano de Queiroz Mendon ça, Marcelle Vieira Freire, Simone Santana Viana, Mayo Kayann Guerra Silva Tavares, Wallace Marcelo Almeida Silva, Rosana Cipolotti Source Type: research