Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Leukemic infiltrate versus anterior uveitis.

O Badeeb1, M Anwar, K Farwan

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, King Abdulaziz Un Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Annals of Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Anterior segment leukemic infiltrate (ASLI) is a rare complication of leukemia relapse. Differentiating ASLI from anterior uveitis (AU) is crucial for timely treatment and improved outcomes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Trends and determinants of pertussis mortality in Sabah, Malaysia.

The Medical journal of Malaysia·2026
Same author

Mobile head CT with integrated radiation shielding reduces the need for additional personal protective equipment.

The British journal of radiology·2026
Same author

Micronutrients Levels and Their Association with Osteoporosis and Depression in Elderly Hypertensive Patients: A Case-Control Study.

La Clinica terapeutica·2026
Same author

Digital eye strain among library users: Prevalence and ROC-derived cut-off point for the DESRIL-27.

The Medical journal of Malaysia·2026
Same author

The SpekPy toolkit for modelling X-ray tube spectra: Extension to transmission targets and additional target materials.

Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine·2025
Same author

DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF ANTI-CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE AND RHEUMATOID FACTOR IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATIENTS.

Georgian medical news·2025

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Anterior segment leukemic infiltrate (ASLI) is an uncommon manifestation of leukemia relapse, occurring in 0.5% to 2.5% of cases.
  • ASLI can mimic the clinical presentation of anterior uveitis (AU), potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment.
  • Leukemia therapy resistance is a significant factor contributing to treatment failure in patients with ASLI.

Observation:

  • This report details three cases where ASLI was the initial presentation of leukemia relapse.
  • Key clinical distinctions between ASLI and AU were identified.
  • These differences may aid in differentiating the conditions without invasive procedures.

Findings:

  • ASLI presents with distinct clinical features that can help distinguish it from AU.
  • The observed differences may obviate the need for anterior chamber paracentesis or iris biopsy for diagnosis.
  • Early and accurate differentiation is essential for effective management.

Implications:

  • Identifying clinical markers for ASLI can lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention.
  • Improved diagnostic strategies for ASLI can prevent treatment delays and improve patient prognosis.
  • Understanding the clinical differences is vital for ophthalmologists and oncologists managing leukemia patients.

Related Experiment Videos