MDS with isolated del (5q) Flashcards
1
Q
What the fuck is this?
A
a loss of the long arm of chromosome 5
2
Q
WHat happens
A
Megakaryocytes fail to divide
3
Q
Presentation?
A
Severe anemia in women over age 65
4
Q
What does the PB smear show
A
Mononucleateed Megs
5
Q
How do you treat it
A
Lenalidomide….good survival
