Abstract
PURPOSE: To report acute unilateral hypopyon uveitis as an initial presenting feature of relapsing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in an adult patient. DESIGN: Observational case report. METHODS: Anterior chamber paracentesis was performed in a 56-year-old male presenting with treatment-resistant unilateral hypopyon while in the remission phase of ALL. RESULTS: Examination of the aqueous humor aspirate revealed presence of malignant cells compatible with the previous bone marrow biopsy and subsequent spinal tap results. CONCLUSIONS: Atypical hypopyon uveitis can be an indication of relapsing ALL, even in adults. Prompt anterior chamber aspiration is required for the correct diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 719-721 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American journal of ophthalmology |
Volume | 139 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology