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What is Pediatric Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia about?
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APML) is a rare subtype of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) characterized by specific genetic abnormalities and a high potential for cure with targeted therapies. In pediatric patients, APML accounts for 10-15% of AML cases, with a median diagnosis age of 12 years and a predominance of female cases. Treatment strategies have evolved from chemotherapy to include all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO), which have shown significant efficacy in achieving remission.
- Author
- Himangi Tak
- Language
- EN