Visual and Auditory Complications of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report
| Main Authors: | Ejele, O. A., Omunakwe, H. E., Iyalla, C., Lilly-Tariah, O. B. da, Pedro-Egbe, C.N. |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
| Terbitan: |
, 2013
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/7924 |
Daftar Isi:
- Hearing loss and visual impairment are not common presentations of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). We report such a case who presented in the chronic phase with profound hearing loss, visual impairment, progressively enlarging spleen, anaemia, and weight loss. Laboratory evaluation showed Packed Cell Volume – 10%, Total White Cell Count – 1,343 x 109/ L, Platelets – 589 x 109/ L. Blood chemistry showed Uric Acid level of 530mmol/L. Karyotyping showed the Philadelphia chromosome. Chemotherapy was instituted and she improved remarkably with minimal improvement in perception of sound.