Haematology 11 - Myelodysplastic Syndrome Flashcards

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define myelodysplastic syndrome and main findings

A

myeloid bone marrow cells don’t mature properly

anaemia
neutropaenia
low platelets

risk of AML transform

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diagnosing myelodysplastic syndrome

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FBC
blood film - blasts

confirm with BM tap

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managing myelodysplastic syndrome

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watch and waiat
supportive
chemotherapy
SC

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