Spontaneous remission in acute leukemia: A report of two cases

ÖZSAN G. H., DEMİRKAN F., ÖZTOP İ., ÖZCAN M., Vural F., ÜNDAR B.

THOD - Turk Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi, vol.12, no.2, pp.99-102, 2002 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Journal Name: THOD - Turk Hematoloji-Onkoloji Dergisi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.99-102
  • Keywords: Acute lymphocytic leukemia, Acute myelocytic leukemia, Spontaneous remission
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Spontaneous remission (SR) is very rarely observed in acute leukemias. We report one case of ALL and one case of AML evolving to SR. Both of our patients had serious documented hepatic infections at diagnosis. In serious infections the elevated levels of cytokines might show a negative proliferative effect on leukemic cells. Better understanding the pathophysiology of SR can help in developing new treatment strategies.