Acute myeloid leukemia presenting as unilateral central retinal vein occlusion

2022/06/07 by Ashok Kumar, Kumar, Ashok, Sandeep Shankar +7
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Medicine · #Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research #Hematological disorders and diagnostics #Medicine and health #Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes

paper · doi:10.3205/oc000202

openalex publication_date 2022/06/07 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/19

Abstract

Ocular manifestations of leukemia are often bilateral and involve all ocular structures with non-specific features like retinal hemorrhages, cotton wool spots and choroidal infiltrates. We report a rare, atypical initial presentation of acute myeloid leukemia with unilateral central retinal vein occlusion in a middle-aged male. This case will raise awareness among ophthalmologists to recognize and diagnose underlying systemic disease early and decrease systemic morbidity in consultation with a hematologist.

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