Simultaneous bilateral central retinal vein occlusion as the initial presentation of acute myeloid leukemia.
Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a common cause of visual impairment at any age, but only 10% to 15% of patients are younger than 40 years. Ocular involvement is not uncommon in patients with leukemia; however, bilateral CRVO as a complication of acute myeloid leukemia has rarely been reported. Here, we report a patient who had simultaneous bilateral CRVO as the initial presentation of acute myeloid leukemia. Thorough examination should be carefully conducted because ocular manifestations may be the initial presentation of life-threatening illness. A prompt search for the underlying systemic illness should be performed in all young patients presenting with CRVO.
Tseng
Mei-Yu
MY
Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chen
Yeu-Chin
YC
Lin
Yen-Yue
YY
Chu
Shi-Jye
SJ
Tsai
Shih-Hung
SH
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*