Aplastic Anaemia Flashcards by Sumaya L

What is aplastic anaemia?

characterised by pancytopenia with a hypocellular marrow and no abnormal cells suggestive of an alternative cause of the pancytopenia

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What is the cause of aplastic anaemia?

Fanconi anaemia

Immune mediated

Viral infections like EBV and Hepatitis

Pregnancy

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What medication can increase risk of aplastic anaemia?

Chloramphenicol

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