Ocular involvement in congenital leukemia.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Congenital leukemia, a rare disease with distinct features, was diagnosed in a 5-week-old girl. The infant was tachypneic and tachycardic, with intercostal retractions, distended abdomen, and multiple hematomas. Despite aggressive treatment, the child died. Histologic examination of tissue obtained at autopsy disclosed leukemic infiltrates in the ocular muscles, conjunctiva, uveal tract, and optic nerve.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Rodgers, R; Weiner, M; Friedman, AH
Published Date
- June 15, 1986
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 101 / 6
Start / End Page
- 730 - 732
PubMed ID
- 3717259
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0002-9394
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/0002-9394(86)90779-8
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States