[Leukemic infiltration of the cornea in a patient with hairy-cell leukemia]

Cesk Slov Oftalmol. 1995 Jul;51(3):152-5.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

The authors describe the infiltrations of the cornea in both eyes of a patient (women) who suffered from leukaemia with "long-haired cells". The treatment was successful with 2-chlordeoxyadenosine (Leustatin). Knowledge of leucaemic infiltration in the cornea is accentuated for successful treatment in connection with basic disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cornea / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Hairy Cell / pathology*
  • Leukemic Infiltration*
  • Middle Aged