title: Epidemiology and treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in latin america.
abstract: Distinct epidemiological characteristics have been described in Acute Promielocytic Leukemia (APL). Populations from Latin America have a higher incidence of APL and in some geographic areas a distinct distribution of the PML-RARA isoforms is present. Here, we review the main differences in APL epidemilogy in Latin America as well as treatment outcomes.
authors: National Institute of Science and Technology in Stem Cell and Cell Therapy, Division of Oncology/Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo.
authors: E M
authors: EM
authors: Rego
authors: R H
authors: RH
authors: Jácomo