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- Title
Cytogenetically Cryptic Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Diagnostic Challenge.
- Authors
Mohebnasab, Maedeh; Li, Peng; Hong, Bo; Dunlap, Jennifer; Traer, Elie; Fan, Guang; Press, Richard D.; Moore, Stephen R.; Xie, Wei
- Abstract
Cytogenetically cryptic acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is rare, characterized by typical clinical and morphological features, but lacks t(15;17)(q24;q21)/PML::RARA translocation seen in conventional karyotyping or FISH. The prompt diagnosis and treatment of APL are critical due to life-threatening complications associated with this disease. However, cryptic APL cases remain a diagnostic challenge that could mislead the appropriate treatment. We describe four cryptic APL cases and review reported cases in the literature. Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is the most efficient diagnostic modality to detect these cases, and alternative methods are also discussed. This study highlights the importance of using parallel testing methods to diagnose cryptic APL cases accurately and effectively.
- Subjects
ACUTE promyelocytic leukemia; REVERSE transcriptase polymerase chain reaction
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023, Vol 24, Issue 17, p13075
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms241713075