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- Title
Optic nerve infiltration by acute lymphoblastic leukemia: MRI contribution.
- Authors
de Fátima Soares, Maria; Braga, Flávio Túlio; da Rocha, Antônio José; Lederman, Henrique Manoel; de Fátima Soares, Maria; Braga, Flávio Túlio; da Rocha, Antônio José
- Abstract
We describe the clinical presentation and imaging features of a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that was complicated by optic nerve infiltration. The clinical and diagnostic characteristics of this complication must be recognized so that optimal therapy can be started to prevent blindness. MR imaging is useful in early detection and should be performed in any leukemic patient with ocular complaints, even during remission.
- Subjects
LYMPHOBLASTIC leukemia; OPTIC nerve diseases; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; POSTERIOR segment (Eye); LYMPHOCYTIC leukemia; NEUROOPHTHALMOLOGY
- Publication
Pediatric Radiology, 2005, Vol 35, Issue 8, p799
- ISSN
0301-0449
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00247-005-1440-8