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

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Jul 23;9(7):e04300. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4300. eCollection 2021 Jul.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: acute promyelocytic leukemia; arsenic trioxide; chronic kidney disease.

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  • Case Reports