Fatal thromboembolism in acute promyelocytic leukaemia treated with a combination of all-trans retinoic acid and aprotonin |
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Authors: | P. MAHENDRA D.M. KEELING I.M. HOOD T.P. BAGLIN R.E. MARCUS |
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Abstract: | We describe a case of acute promyelocytic leukaemia where the combined use of all-trans retinoic acid and an antifibrinolytic (aprotinin) may have contributed to worsening of coagulopathy. |
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Keywords: | Thromboembolism APL ATRA aprotonin |
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