Journal article
Acute myeloid leukemia presenting as horizontal diplopia
The American journal of emergency medicine, v 49, pp 441.e1-441.e2
Nov 2021
PMID: 33975743
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Abstract
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) accounts for 16% of all leukemias in children. Prognosis in the pediatric population is better than that of older populations, with a younger age at diagnosis being a favorable prognostic factor [1]. Diplopia is a rare first presenting sign of AML. We present a 15 year old male complaining of diplopia and unilateral orbital swelling. Workup in the emergency department found normal neuroimaging but revealed a markedly elevated leukocytosis with anemia and thrombocytopenia. Peripheral smear showed increased blast cells >10%. This patient was ultimately diagnosed with AML. This case demonstrates an atypical presentation of AML and urges a thorough work up for patients presenting with unexplained diplopia.
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- Title
- Acute myeloid leukemia presenting as horizontal diplopia
- Creators
- Joshua Lucas - Joshua Lucas and Abhijith Bathini are from Drexel University College of Medicine, 2900 W Queen Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USAAbhijith Bathini - Drexel UniversityKaren Greenberg - Neurosciences Institute
- Publication Details
- The American journal of emergency medicine, v 49, pp 441.e1-441.e2
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Neurology
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000719272500038
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85105476602
- Other Identifier
- 991019168394204721
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