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Imatinib-induced optic neuritis in a patient of chronic myeloid leukemia

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Imatinib is presently the commonest prescribes drug for patients of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in chronic phase (CP) worldwide. Its ocular side effects are little known. Optic neuritis caused by this drug has not been reported (Medline search). We describe perhaps the first case of optic neuritis caused by this drug.

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  1. Department of Medical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, 560 029, India

    K. Govind Babu, Venkata Satya Suresh Attili, P. P. Bapsy & G. Anupama

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Govind Babu, K., Attili, V.S.S., Bapsy, P.P. et al. Imatinib-induced optic neuritis in a patient of chronic myeloid leukemia. Int Ophthalmol 27, 43–44 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-007-9038-9

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