Arteriovenous thrombosis, a complication of induction therapy with all‐trans retinoic acid for acute promyelocytic leukemia: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message We report a case of arterial and venous thrombosis during induction therapy. This case emphasizes considering some degree of caution for thrombotic events in APL patients which was represented in our case as abdominal pain. Rapid initiation of anticoagulation and preventive measures is suggested for better management of the condition.

Keywords

• acute promyelocytic leukemia
• acute abdominal pain
• all‐trans retinoic acid
• thrombosis