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

O. A. Ejele, H. E. Omunakwe, C. Iyalla, O. B. da Lilly-Tariah, C.N. Pedro-Egbe

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 566–572 · Published 27 Feb 2013

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.

Chronic myeloid leukaemia visual impairment hearing loss.

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