Name the acute myeloid subtype with best prognosis in adults.There is high incidence of DIC and immature lymphocytes are filled with numerous Auer rods(Faggot cells). What is the characteristic gene translocation of this subtype? What are the drugs effective in this leukemia?
Answer:Subtype M3:Acute promyelocytic leukemia, t(15,17), Special drugs-ATRA -All trans retinoic acid and Arsenic trioxide.