Table 2.
Leukemia-related ophthalmologic manifestations in 72 leukemia patients
Ocular structure involved | Manifestation | No (%) of patients (n=72) |
---|---|---|
Anterior segment | ||
Conjunctiva | Pallor | 20(27.8) |
Sub-conjunctival hemorrhage | 14(19.4) | |
Vascular dilatation/tortousity | 2(2.8)] | |
Posterior segment | ||
Vitreous | Synchisis scintillans | 3(4.2) |
Vitreous hemorrhage | 5(6.9) | |
Optic disc | Pallor | 5(6.9) |
Edema | 2(2.8) | |
Hemorrhage | 2(2.8) | |
Retina | ||
Vessels | Vascular dilatation/tortousity | 36(50.0) |
Macular | Hemorrhage | 5(6.9) |
Edema | 2(2.8) | |
Background | Intra-retinal hemorrhage | 12(16.7) |
Hard exudates | 4(5.6) | |
Soft exudates(cotton wool spots) | 5(6.9) | |
Leukemic infiltrates | 2(2.8) | |
Refractile spots | 2(2.8) | |
Edema | 1(1.4) |