Risk factors and management strategies in acute promyelocytic leukemia: a real-world single-center retrospective study

This study found that high initial WBC count, prolonged PT, and CD2 positivity are critical independent predictors of ED in APL. The findings underscore the necessity of prompt diagnosis, risk-adapted therapy, and comprehensive multidisciplinary care, including aggressive management of coagulopathy. Enhanced CNS prophylaxis should be considered for high-risk patients to prevent relapse.