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Optic nerve infiltration by acute lymphoblastic leukemia: MRI contribution

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We describe the clinical presentation and imaging features of a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that was complicated by optic nerve infiltration. The clinical and diagnostic characteristics of this complication must be recognized so that optimal therapy can be started to prevent blindness. MR imaging is useful in early detection and should be performed in any leukemic patient with ocular complaints, even during remission.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, Serviço de Diagnóstico por Imagem, Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, Rua Napoleao de Barros 800, São Paulo, 04024, Brazil

    Maria de Fátima Soares & Flávio Túlio Braga

  2. Serviço de Diagnostico por Imagem, Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, Rua Cesario Mota, São Paulo, Brazil

    Antônio José da Rocha

  3. Division of Diagnostic Imaging in Pediatrics, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua Napoleao de Barros 800, São Paulo, 04024, Brazil

    Henrique Manoel Lederman

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Soares, M.d.F., Braga, F.T., Rocha, A.J.d. et al. Optic nerve infiltration by acute lymphoblastic leukemia: MRI contribution. Pediatr Radiol 35, 799–802 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-005-1440-8

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