Sudden visual loss in acute leukaemia
- Author:
Tengku Kamalden TA
;
Nurliza K
;
Haris AR
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sudden visual loss, subhyaloid haemorrhage, acute leukaemia
- MeSH:
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
- From:Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre
2008;11(1):30-32
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The presenting signs of acute leukaemia occur as a result of bone marrow failure and organ infi ltration. Increased bleeding tendencies are seen on the skin, gums and mucosal lining.
Bleeding in the posterior segment of the eye, namely the retina and vitreous, may occur, but do not
usually cause any visual disturbances. This case demonstrates visual loss as a result of premacular
subhyaloid haemorrhage in acute leukaemia.
