A case report of all-trans retinoic acid-induced pseudotumor cerebri in an adult patient of acute promyelocytic leukemia

Kapoor, Akhil; Kumar, Narender; Nirban, Raj Kumar; Kalwar, Ashok; Kumar, Harvindra Singh

doi:10.5455/2319-2003.ijbcp20141027

Case ReportInternational Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology

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A case report of all-trans retinoic acid-induced pseudotumor cerebri in an adult patient of acute promyelocytic leukemia

Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol. 2014;3(5):918-920.DOI10.5455/2319-2003.ijbcp20141027

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Abstract

All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), a derivative of vitamin A, is the first line drug for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). At the same time, ATRA is also associated with various side effects, including some life threatening conditions. We describe a case of ATRA-induced pseudotumor cerebri in an adult patient of APL.

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Department of Oncology, Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Treatment & Research Institute, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
MBBS Internee, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

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