Secondary pseudotumor cerebri syndrome in a child with chronic myeloid
leukemia: Report of a case and review of previous cases
Abstract
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a rare disease in children and
adolescents and clinical presentations are variable . Symptoms
are often attributable to anemia and splenomegaly. We present a case of
secondary pseudotumor cerebri syndrome as the presenting feature in a
pediatric patient with CML and a review of previous cases. Through these
cases, we discuss this rare but important manifestation of chronic
myeloid leukemia in pediatric CML, its cause and management. We conclude
that pseudotumor cerebri is an important differential diagnosis in these
patients as it may result in permanent visual loss if not addressed
appropriately.