Unusual ophthalmic manifestation in chronic myeloid leukemia: A case report

Ophthalmic presentation of chronic myeloid leukemia in two adolescents

“…Ophthalmic presentation of CML is a rare event. A recent literature review found 40 published cases in the preceding 49 years 1 and at least seven further cases have subsequently been reported 2–6 . The median WBC count amongst patients with ophthalmologic involvement was 249 × 10 9 /L (range 50–688 × 10 9 /L).…”

“…A recent literature review found 40 published cases in the preceding 49 years 1 and at least seven further cases have subsequently been reported. [2][3][4][5][6] The median WBC count amongst patients with ophthalmologic involvement was 249 Â 10 9 /L (range 50-688 Â 10 9 /L). There was a male preponderance with an age range of 9-68 years (median 35 years).…”