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. 2011;3(1):e2011049.
doi: 10.4084/MJHID.2011.049. Epub 2011 Oct 24.

Epidemiology and treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in latin america

E M Rego  1 , R H Jácomo
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Epidemiology and treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in latin america

E M Rego et al. Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis. 2011.

Abstract

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.

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