Serous retinal detachment in a case with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: no response to systemic and local treatment

Received 8 July 2002; received in revised form 3 October 2002; accepted 4 October 2002.

Abstract

Leukemias are systemic hematopoietic neoplasias and not infrequently cause ocular findings. Serous retinal detachment (SRD) is one of these manifestations and even may be the first sign of the underlying leukemia. Here we reported a case with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) presenting with SRD and discussed the clinical importance and therapeutic options.

Keywords: Serous retinal detachment, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Ocular involvement

a Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcali, Adana 01330, Turkey

b Department of Ophtalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcali, Adana 01330, Turkey

c Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcali, Adana 01330, Turkey

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PII: S0145-2126(02)00263-1

doi:10.1016/S0145-2126(02)00263-1

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