Successful treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in a patient undergoing hemodialysis with arsenic trioxide

A man undergoing hemodialysis was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). He received arsenic trioxide as a single agent and achieved complete molecular remission without severe adverse events. Arsenic trioxide can be used safely and effectively for patients with APL under hemodialysis. AbstractA man undergoing hemodialysis was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). He received arsenic trioxide as a single agent and achieved complete molecular remission without severe adverse events. Arsenic trioxide can be used safely and effectively for patients with APL under hemodialysis.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - July 23, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Akiko Hashimoto, Yasuhiro Tanaka, Isaku Shinzato Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research