HOW I TREAT NEWLY DIAGNOSED ACUTE PROMYELOCYTIC LEUKEMIA
Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) represents a medical emergency with a high rate of early mortality. As a consequence, as soon as the diagnosis is suspected based upon cytologic criteria, it is necessary to start all- trans retinoic acid (ATRA) treatment without delay. For patients with newly dia...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2011-12-01
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| Series: | Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/265 |