Highlights of ophthalmological manifestations in newly diagnosed acute leukemia: a correlation with hematological parameters.

ABSTRACT: Acute leukemia is a hematological malignancy affecting different organ systems including the eye and orbit through direct infiltration of tissues or secondary to hematological abnormalities. Ophthalmological manifestations in acute leukemia are variable ranging from asymptomatic presentation to serious manifestations that can alter the disease course and treatment. The purpose of this study is to detect the incidence of different ophthalmological manifestations in newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients and to assess the relationship between ocular findings and hematological characteristics and the sequel of these neoplasms. A cross-sectional study with analytical components was conducted on 222 newly diagnosed acute myeloid and acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients who presented at Oncolo

SUBMITTER: Laimon DN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11358343 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature