Eric Chen1, David G Morrison, Sean P Donahue. 1. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 8000 Medical Center East, Nashville, TN 37232-8808, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of acute myeloid leukemia with bilateral proptosis as the sole presenting sign. DESIGN: Observational case report. METHODS: A patient with bilateral proptosis was seen in consultation by pediatric ophthalmology. RESULTS: Complete blood count, computerized tomography, and bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia, with the proptosis due to diffuse infiltration of all extraocular muscles. CONCLUSION: In a child with the sudden onset of proptosis without any other systemic findings, the diagnosis of acute leukemia must be considered.
PURPOSE: To report a case of acute myeloid leukemia with bilateral proptosis as the sole presenting sign. DESIGN: Observational case report. METHODS: A patient with bilateral proptosis was seen in consultation by pediatric ophthalmology. RESULTS: Complete blood count, computerized tomography, and bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia, with the proptosis due to diffuse infiltration of all extraocular muscles. CONCLUSION: In a child with the sudden onset of proptosis without any other systemic findings, the diagnosis of acute leukemia must be considered.
Authors: A T Burshina; Rajasekar Thirugnanam; Arul Selvan; C Seetharaman; Mani Karthik Kumar; Sangita S Mehta; Virna M Shah Journal: Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep Date: 2020-09-17