Acute lymphoblastic leukemia relapse presenting as retinal vasculitis

Abstract

Abstract Retinal vasculitis may occur as an isolated manifestation of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) relapse and precede central nervous involvement. Therefore, a high index of suspicion and repeated ocular and neurological evaluations are essential for early diagnosis and prompt appropriate treatment to save life and sight.

Keywords

• acute medicine
• emergency medicine
• hematology
• ophthalmology