EJMO. 2018; 2(4): 258-260 | DOI: 10.14744/ejmo.2018.0028

Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Diagnosed at the End of First Trimester with a Successful Outcome

Mehmet Baysal¹, Elif G. Umit¹, Ali Caner Ozdover¹, Havva Sutcu², Isil Uzun Cilingir², Onur Kirkizlar¹, Cenk Sayin², Ahmet Muzaffer Demir^1
1Department of Hematology, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Turkey, ²Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne , Turkey,

The treatment and management of patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) diagnosed in pregnancy can involve a wide range of difficulties and limitations. Thus, these cases are each unique and present challenges to physicians. The aim of this study was to present the case of a 24-year-old patient who was diagnosed with APL in the 14th week of pregnancy who was treated successfully with all-trans retinoic acid and chemotherapy.

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Baysal M, Umit E, Ozdover A, Sutcu H, Cilingir I, Kirkizlar O, et al. Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Diagnosed at the End of First Trimester with a Successful Outcome. EJMO. 2018; 2(4): 258-260

Corresponding Author: Mehmet Baysal

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