Abstract
The results of the treatment of 11 patients with acute promyelocyte leukosis using the retinoic acid drugs (ATRA, 13-cis-retinoic acid) are presented. Total remission was achieved in 6 out of 9 patients within 2239 days of treatment: in 2 patients on ATRA monotherapy and in 4 patients in combination with polychemotherapy. Normalization of hemostasis indices with tendency to hypercoagulation is noted during the first week. Cupping of hemorrhages took place within 1430 days of treatment. High incidence (67%) of the retinoic acid syndrome is noted. It is connected with the initial hyperleukocytosis and not always timely prescription of polychemotherapy. Less dramatic nature of the disease course, fast cupping of hemorrhages, absence of the bone marrow aplasia phase, decrease of demand in transfusional provision were observed in using ATRA.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
