The oral form of Tretinoin (brand name Vasanoid®) is used for treating acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), while the topical form of tretinoin is used to treat acne. Tretinoin may cause severe and life-threatening side effects like RA-APL syndrome, a group of symptoms that include weight gain, fever, chest pain, swelling of extremities, difficulty in breathing, and cough. Tretinoin, like other retinoids, must not be taken also by pregnant patients or patients who want to become pregnant due to the augmented risk of birth defects for the baby.
The correct answer is C.
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