Platelet-Induced Retinal Neovascularization in Leukemia

Retinal changes resembling those of background diabetic or hypertensive retinopathy commonly occur in leukemia, whereas retinal neovascularization is rare. When neovascularization does occur, it is usually the result of hyperviscosity caused by a greatly increased number of circulating leukocytes. A...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of ophthalmology 1981-05, Vol.91 (5), p.640-643
Hauptverfasser:	Leveille, Albert S., Morse, Peter H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Diabetes Complications Female Humans Leukemia, Myeloid - complications Neovascularization, Pathologic Retinal Diseases - diagnosis Retinal Diseases - etiology Thrombocytosis - complications
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Zusammenfassung:	Retinal changes resembling those of background diabetic or hypertensive retinopathy commonly occur in leukemia, whereas retinal neovascularization is rare. When neovascularization does occur, it is usually the result of hyperviscosity caused by a greatly increased number of circulating leukocytes. A 42-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus developed chronic myelocytic leukemia and peripheral retinal neovascularization. The hyperviscosity leading to the neovascularization was probably caused by an increased number of circulating platelets.
ISSN:	0002-9394 1879-1891
DOI:	10.1016/0002-9394(81)90066-0