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Anterior segment ischemia: classification and description in chronic myelogenous leukemia
Annals of Ophthalmology
|November 1, 1979
Summary
Extreme leukocytosis in chronic myelogenous leukemia can cause anterior segment ischemia due to increased blood viscosity. Prompt treatment normalizing white blood cell counts resolved the patient's symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm.
- Extreme leukocytosis, a hallmark of CML, can lead to hyperviscosity syndrome.
- Anterior segment ischemia (ASI) is a sight-threatening condition affecting the eye's front structures.