Abstract

In patients with acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL), differentiation syndrome (DS) is a life-threatening complication caused by the differentiating effect of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and/or arsenic trioxide (ATO). Leucocytosis is frequently observed during induction therapy for APL and is intimately associated with the development of DS and its severity. The management of DS is particularly important due to the high likelihood of excellent outcomes for APL patients who successfully complete induction therapy. Commentary on: Cicconi etal. Leukocytosis during induction therapy with all-trans-retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide in acute promyelocytic leukemia predicts for differentiation syndrome and treatment-related complications. Br J Haematol 2024 (Online ahead of print). doi: 10.1111/bjh.19759.

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