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The authors report a new clinical manifestation of chronic myeloid leukemia. A 41-year-old man presented with significant visual loss, leading to a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia. His white blood count exceeded that of any previously reported case of the disease with documented retinal findings (562,000/mm(3)), and clinical evaluation revealed the blockage of temporal retinal vessels by white blood cells. Hematologic findings resolved within 1 month of chemotherapy with dasatinib, and further treatment with intravitreal anti-VEGF agents resulted in the complete resolution of fundus findings. The authors propose that leukostasis retinopathy be recognized as a clinical manifestation of this life-threatening disease.
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