Frontiers in Medicine (Aug 2021)

Coagulopathy in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Can We Go Beyond Supportive Care?

  • Bryan C. Hambley,
  • Ciprian Tomuleasa,
  • Ciprian Tomuleasa,
  • Ciprian Tomuleasa,
  • Gabriel Ghiaur,
  • Gabriel Ghiaur

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2021.722614
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8

Abstract

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Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is characterized by frequent complications due to a distinct coagulopathy. While advances in treatments have improved long-term survival, hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications remain the most common causes of death and morbidity. Improved understanding of the mechanisms of the coagulopathy associated with APL may lead to therapeutic interventions to mitigate the risk of hemorrhage and thrombosis.

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