Ophthalmic and pleural fluid involvement in A.L.L. cytology findings
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common variety of leukemia in childhood accounting for 70% cases of childhood leukemia.Orbital and pleural involvement in acute lymphoblastic leukemia is rare presentation. We report a case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a 35 year male relapsed as ocular swelling and pleural fluid involvement., who presented with gradually increasing blurring of vision which was associated with redness of the eye. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was performed and a diagnosis of Leukemic Infiltration was offered.
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R J Ajmera, A R Joshi, D G Kulkarni, A V Gaikawad, R D Hanmante
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