Visual and Auditory Complications of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report

Ejele, O. A. and Omunakwe, H. E. and Iyalla, C. and Lilly-Tariah, O. B. da and Pedro-Egbe, C.N. (2013) Visual and Auditory Complications of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 3 (3). pp. 566-572. ISSN 22310614

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2259

Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Eurolib Press > Medical Science
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	27 Jun 2023 04:56
Last Modified:	18 Oct 2023 04:09
URI:	http://info.submit4journal.com/id/eprint/2166

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