Brainstem Hemorrhage and Obstructive Hydrocephalus as an Early Complication of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia in a Filipino Adolescent: A Case Report
Sam Jeffrey B. Tiongco · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health · 2026
Background: Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) is a distinct subtype of acute myeloid leukaemia characterised by a severe bleeding diathesis that may lead to life-threatening haemorrhagic complications. Intracranial haemorrhage remains an important cause of early morbidity and m...