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Classification and Risk Stratification for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA Coutre, S. 2010; 10: S127-S129

Abstract

Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) as a distinct clinical entity was first described only 50 years ago. The last twenty years are notable for rapid advances in understanding the molecular basis of the disease as well as dramatic improvements in treating APL. A new classification system that stratifies patients by risk has also lead to dramatic improvement in managing the disease. Molecular monitoring for minimal residual disease holds great promise for continued improvement in decreasing relapse risk. We are now able to tailor our therapy based on risk of relapse, and ongoing clinical trials use this risk-adapted framework in an attempt to further improve outcomes.

View details for DOI 10.3816/CLML.2010.s.024

View details for Web of Science ID 000284236600002

View details for PubMedID 21115430