Haematology 11 - Myelodysplastic Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
define myelodysplastic syndrome and main findings
A
myeloid bone marrow cells don’t mature properly
anaemia
neutropaenia
low platelets
risk of AML transform
2
Q
diagnosing myelodysplastic syndrome
A
FBC
blood film - blasts
confirm with BM tap
3
Q
managing myelodysplastic syndrome
A
watch and waiat
supportive
chemotherapy
SC