Relapse of adult B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the bilateral lacrimal glands: A case report and literature review
Bilateral lacrimal gland enlargement in patients with a history of ALL may represent isolated extramedullary relapse, even in the absence of hematologic abnormalities. Early histopathologic confirmation is essential to prevent diagnostic delay and to enable timely systemic management in ALL patients.
Authors
- Kyung Chul Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2788-1851)
- Hyo Ju Jang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1420-4491)
- Ga-Young Song
- Hyeon-Jeong Yoon
- Sung Sun Kim
Institutions
- Chonnam National University Hospital (KR)
- Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000048025
- Primary Topic
- Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00