Title of article :
Fournier s Gangrene in a Case of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia during ATRA Therapy
Author/Authors :
Valizadeh, Nasim urmia university of medical sciences - Emam Khomeini Hospital - Hematology-Oncology Department, ايران
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.
Keywords :
Fournier s gangrene , Acute promyelocytic leukemia , ATRA
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
