Epidemiology and treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in latin america

Distinct epidemiological characteristics have been described in Acute Promielocytic Leukemia (APL). Populations from Latin America have a higher incidence of APL and in some geographic areas a distinct distribution of the PML-RARA isoforms is present. Here, we review the main differences in APL epid...

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Published in:Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases 2011-01, Vol.3 (1), p.e2011049-e2011049
Main Authors: Rego, E M, Jácomo, R H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Leukemia, Acute Promylocytic Leukemia, Latin America, Epidemiology
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Summary:Distinct epidemiological characteristics have been described in Acute Promielocytic Leukemia (APL). Populations from Latin America have a higher incidence of APL and in some geographic areas a distinct distribution of the PML-RARA isoforms is present. Here, we review the main differences in APL epidemilogy in Latin America as well as treatment outcomes.
ISSN:2035-3006
2035-3006
DOI:10.4084/MJHID.2011.049