Abstract
The hematopoietic system is a complex mixture of cellular components, plasma, and plasma proteins. Disorders of the hematopoietic system can arise from impaired production of blood cells, overproduction of blood cells, destruction of existing blood cells, or abnormal function of blood cells or blood cell constituents. The manifestation of the disorder depends upon which cell line is affected, the tissue involved, and the type of dysfunction. In some cases, visual complaints may be the presenting symptom for a hematologic disorder, so the ophthalmologist may be the first physician assessing the patient and should be aware of the disease manifestations. This chapter reviews hematopoiesis, mechanisms of dysfunction in the hematopoietic system, and the visual manifestations of some hematologic disorders.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Albert and Jakobiec's Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology |
Subtitle of host publication | Fourth Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 7409-7448 |
Number of pages | 40 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030426347 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030426330 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- Anemia
- Hypercoagulability
- Iron deficiency
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
- Retinal artery occlusion
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Sickle cell
- Thrombocytopenia