SUDDEN VISUAL LOSS IN ACUTE LEUKAEMIA

Authors

  • Nurliza K
  • Haris AR
  • Tengku Kamalden TA

Abstract

The presenting signs of acute leukaemia occur as a result of bone marrow failure and organ in' 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.

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Published

2008-06-30

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Research article

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