Pancytopenia Flashcards

1
Q

What is pancytopenia?

A

Low levels of all 3 blood cells (RBCs, neutrophils and platelets)

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What is the triad that occurs in pancytopenia?

A

Anaemia (low RBCs)

Thrombocytopenia (low platelets)

Neutropenia (low neutrophils)

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3
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Give examples of causes of pancytopenia.

A

Myeloma
ALL
AML
Myelodysplasia

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