Retinoic acid syndrome
Definition: A syndrome observed in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia treated with all-trans retinoic acid. It is characterized by weight gain, dyspnea, pleural and pericardial effusions, leukocytosis, and renal failure.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): retinoic acid syndrome
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