International Journal of Cancer and Oncology | Volume 8 | Issue 1 | 2022-07-20

HEMORRHAGIC CHEMOSIS IN ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA: A CASE REPORT

Lauren Appell

Abstract

Purpose: Ocular manifestations of leukemia are common and can present at any time, resulting from either infiltration by leukemic cells or from effects of the disease and treatment. Despite the prevalence of ocular manifestations in patients with leukemia, hemorrhagic chemosis in pediatric patients with leukemia has not been well described. Observations: We describe a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who developed hemorrhagic chemosis secondary to leukostasis, thrombocytopenia, and hyperhydration that was successfully surgically corrected after the completion of chemotherapy. Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to the care of patients with AML.

Keywords: Hemorrhagic chemosis, Acute myeloid leukemia, AML with ocular manifestations, AML and lid proptosis, AML and hemorrhagic chemosis