All::Haematology::Diseases::Acute promyelocytic leukaemia

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What is Acute promyelocytic leukaemia?

the M3 subtype of Acute myeloid leukemia

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What is the cause of Acute promyelocytic leukaemia?

t(15;17) translocation

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What 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

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