Isolated Anterior Chamber Relapse in a Child with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Masquerade Syndrome.

The authors report a case of anterior uveitis with hypopyon that was refractory to topical corticosteroid therapy. A detailed history revealed that the patient had chronic myeloid leukemia. Cytology in the aqueous humor was consistent with relapse of chronic myeloid leukemia.

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