Fournier's Gangrene in a Case of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia during ATRA Therapy
Abstract
Introduction: Fournier's gangrene or necrotizing fasciitis of external genitalia is a medical emergency. It was reported in cases of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) before and during induction therapy with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA).We present a case of APL that developed Fournier's gangrene during ATRA therapy.
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| Issue | Vol 5, No 1 (2011) | |
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| Fournier's gangrene Acute promyelocytic leukemia ATRA | ||
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Valizadeh N. Fournier’s Gangrene in a Case of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia during ATRA Therapy. Int J Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Res. 1;5(1):39-40.
