[Successful treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in a pregnant patient with all-trans retinoic acid and chemotherapy resulting in a safe delivery].

A 32-year-old woman at 21 gestational weeks was admitted because of leukocytosis with DIC. She was diagnosed as having acute promyelocytic leukemia and treated with all-trans retinoic acid (70 mg/body) in combination with daunorubicin and cytosine arabinoside. She achieved complete remission, and continuously received a second treatment with daunorubicin and cytosine arabinoside. Cesarean section was performed, and a live male infant was born in the 30th week of pregnancy. The mother and baby have progressed excellently to date. In a such case, the choice of treatment and time of birth should be considered depending on the individual situation.