Abstract

Venous thromboembolism is four fold greater in patients with cancer. 5-20% of acute promyelocytic leukemia is M3 (Hypergranular promyelocytic leukemia) variety. Hemorrhagic complications are more common than thrombosis; Coagulopathy in acute promyelocytic leukemia is a very complex disorder and is under reported. Here is a case report of a rare presentation of acute promyelocytic leukemia manifesting with pulmonary embolism.

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