A 41-year-old woman presents with progressive fatigue, spontaneous gingival bleeding, and easy bruising. Vital signs show BP 118/76, HR 102, RR 18, temperature 37.2°C, SpO2 98% on room air. Laboratory studies reveal WBC 8,200/μL with pancytopenia, platelet count 18,000/μL, fibrinogen 95 mg/dL, and elevated D-dimer. Bone marrow biopsy demonstrates abnormal promyelocytes with multiple Auer rods. Coagulation studies are abnormal; no recent anticoagulant use. Which of the following is the best targeted therapy?

  1. A)Trastuzumab
  2. B)Imatinib
  3. C)Vincristine alone
  4. D)All trans retinoic acidGABARITO
  5. E)Rituximab

Explicação

All trans retinoic acid is correct. Acute promyelocytic leukemia is caused by t(15;17), which blocks myeloid differentiation through abnormal retinoic acid receptor signaling. ATRA relieves that block and is a cornerstone of therapy, particularly important bec... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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