All::Haematology::Diseases::Acute promyelocytic leukaemia
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What is Acute promyelocytic leukaemia?
the M3 subtype of Acute myeloid leukemia
Acute promyelocytic leukaemiaWhat is the cause of Acute promyelocytic leukaemia?
t(15;17) translocation
Acute promyelocytic leukaemiaWhat are the features of Acute promyelocytic leukaemia that differ it from AML?
- presents younger than other types of AML (average = 25 years old)
- DIC or thrombocytopenia often at presentation
- good prognosis