Non-traumatic subperiosteal orbital hematoma as a presenting sign of chronic myelogenous leukemia

Michael K. Yoon, Timothy J. McCulley

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Abstract

We present a case with a nontraumatic subperiosteal orbital hematoma as a presenting sign of chronic myelogenous leukemia. A previously healthy 34 year-old man presented with a 2-day history of right upper eyelid swelling. CT scan revealed a subperiosteal mass, and routine blood tests revealed a white blood cell count of 290,000/μl with normal platelet count. Chronic myelogenous leukemia was diagnosed based on a subsequent bone marrow biopsy. After orbitotomy and evacuation of the hematoma, the patient's visual acuity and motility returned to normal. In conclusion, chronic myelogenous leukemia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of nontraumatic subperiosteal orbital hematoma.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e79-e80
JournalOphthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
Volume28
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2012
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Ophthalmology

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