Author/Authors :
Bagheri, Abbas Ophthalmic Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Abrishami, Alireza Department of Radiology - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , Karimi, Saeed Ophthalmic Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Purpose: To report a patient who was referred for orbital cellulitis but was finally
diagnosed with acute leukemia.
Case Report: A 17-year-old boy presented with fever, periorbital erythema and swelling
mimicking periorbital cellulitis. He underwent empiric antibiotic therapy. Complete
blood counts revealed leukocytosis with a predominance of immature blast cells.
Bone marrow aspiration confirmed the diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia.
Chemotherapy was initiated resulting in resolution of signs and symptoms.
Conclusion: Acute leukemia may mimic periorbital cellulitis and must be considered
in the differential diagnosis.
