Transient spontaneous remission in acute promyelocytic leukemia--two case reports

J Korean Med Sci. 1993 Apr;8(2):166-70. doi: 10.3346/jkms.1993.8.2.166.

Abstract

Two cases of spontaneous remission in acute promyelocytic leukemia are reported. They had precedent febrile episodes and subsequent resolution of all clinical and hematological abnormalities occurred after supportive care including administration of various antibiotics. Their remissions lasted for 12 and five months respectively, when they relapsed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Remission, Spontaneous