Altman MT, Staubach Z, Dunlap J, Zaki A, Skalet AH, Leonard J, Lin P. PSEUDOPANUVEITIS AS A HARBINGER FOR SYSTEMIC LEUKEMIA RECURRENCE.
Retin Cases Brief Rep 2023;
17:117-119. [PMID:
34081042 PMCID:
PMC10421638 DOI:
10.1097/icb.0000000000001172]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
To describe a patient with a history of pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in remission, who developed recurrent alternating intraocular leukemia manifesting with pseudohypopyon, uveal mass, and serous retinal detachment. In multiple instances, this constellation of ocular findings preceded systemic leukemia recurrence.
METHOD
Case report.
RESULTS
A 29-year-old man with a history of pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission after a hematopoietic stem cell transplant, presented with pseudohypopyon, uveal lesions, and serous retinal detachment of the right eye. Comprehensive workup for infectious and inflammatory etiologies was unremarkable, and a bone marrow biopsy revealed systemic recurrence of leukemia. One year later, while again in remission, the patient developed a pseudohypopyon, uveal mass, and serous retinal detachment of the other eye. Repeat bone marrow biopsy showed impending leukemia relapse, which occurred 1 month later. Orbital radiation resulted in complete ocular resolution.
CONCLUSION
The constellation of pseudohypopyon, serous retinal detachment, and uveal mass (pseudopanuveitis) should be recognized as a harbinger for systemic pre-B ALL recurrence.
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