Unraveling Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Cellular Journey
Explore the intricate world of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) through magnified bone marrow visuals, genetic insights, and treatment strategies, highlighting the crucial role of the t(15;17) translocation and the risks of coagulopathy.
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Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) Overview: Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) is a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) characterized by the accumulation of promyelocytes in the bone marrow. It is strongly associated with the translocation t(15;17), leading to the PML-RARA fusion gene, which disrupts normal cell differentiation. Genetic Testing and Diagnosis: Cytogenetics & Molecular Testing: t(15;17) translocation detected via Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) or Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Karyotyping for chromosomal abnormalities Next-generation sequencing (NGS) for additional mutations Clinical Presentation: Fatigue, anemia, and pallor Easy bruising, petechiae, and mucosal bleeding (due to coagulopathy) Leukopenia or leukocytosis (varied presentation) Risk of Coagulopathy: High risk of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Elevated prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) Low fibrinogen levels and increased D-dimers Treatment and Management: All-Trans Retinoic Acid (ATRA): Induces differentiation of promyelocytes Arsenic Trioxide (ATO): Used in combination with ATRA Chemotherapy: Anthracyclines (e.g., daunorubicin) for high-risk patients Supportive Care: Platelet transfusions to prevent bleeding Fresh frozen plasma for DIC management Monitoring for differentiation syndrome (fever, weight gain, respiratory distress) Practice Questions: Which genetic abnormality is characteristic of APL? a) t(8;21)b) t(15;17)c) inv(16)d) BCR-ABL1Answer: b) t(15;17) A patient with APL is at risk for which major complication? a) Hypercalcemiab) Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)c) Hypoglycemiad) HyperthyroidismAnswer: b) DIC Sources: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Guidelines World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumors of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines for AML This poster can be printed as a trifold display with sections clearly delineated for organization and readability.
