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Title: [Acute promyelocytic leukemia. Review of the literature]. Author: Virgolini L. Journal: Minerva Med; 1984 Jul 31; 75(30-31):1797-802. PubMed ID: 6090991. Abstract: Acute promyelocytic leukemia is characterized by bone marrow infiltration with hypergranular promyelocytes, often with Auer bodies. Clinically it is characterized by a hemorrhagic syndrome caused by a disseminated intravascular coagulation. Karyotypic studies have shown a frequent translocation t(15;17). Improved prognosis resulted from chemotherapy with DAT and treatment with heparin.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]