title: Leukemic hypopyon.
abstract: A seven-year-old girl was successfully treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Despite clinical remission she developed a monocular hypopyon which was treated successfully with topical and subtenons steroids. When the hypopyon reappeared, a diagnostic paracentesis revealed leukemic cells and a normal aqueous lactate dehydrogenase. Leukemic ocular infiltration may clinically mimic both neoplastic and inflammatory ocular conditions. The combination of paracentesis and lactate dehydrogenase assay greatly aid in the correct diagnosis.
mesh_terms: D000867:Anterior Chamber; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013492:Suppuration / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents