We present a short case series of elderly patients with NK-AML and isolated NPM1 mutation who were treated with intensive chemotherapy, achieving significant CRs multiple times on reinduction, even with a single course.We hope to highlight the NPM1 as a molecular marker in elderly for consideration of aggressive treatment, even if abridged, as this subset may achieve a durable, good quality responses at diagnosis or subsequent relapses.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lrr.2015.01.001 | DOI Listing |
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