title: Decreased Vision as Initial Presenting Symptom of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Case Report.
abstract: This case illustrates that hematologic disorders must be considered as a potentially life-threatening cause for vision loss. Proper laboratory workup and timely interdisciplinary approach are essential to ensure the best possible care for ophthalmic patients. Historically, before the use of bone marrow biopsy, the ophthalmologist was often asked to assist in the diagnosis of leukemia. Since ophthalmological symptoms may be the initial presenting signs of leukemia as highlighted in this case, the ophthalmogist is still of crucial importance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Palme
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
authors.forename: Nikolaos E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Bechrakis
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stattin
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
authors.forename: Gertrud
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Haas
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
authors.forename: Claus
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Zehetner
keywords: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia; Optical coherence tomography; Serous macular detachment; Visual disorder