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Risk factors and remaining challenges in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia.
International journal of hematology - 1 Nov 2024
Yokoyama Yasuhisa
Abstract excerpt
The treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) has evolved with the introduction of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and subsequent arsenic trioxide (ATO), particularly in standard-risk APL with an initial white blood cell count (WBC) < 10,000/μL, where a high cure rate can now be achieved. However, for some patients with risk factors, early death or relapse remains a concern. Insights from the analysis of...
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