Pancytopenia Flashcards
1
Q
What is pancytopenia?
A
Low levels of all 3 blood cells (RBCs, neutrophils and platelets)
2
Q
What is the triad that occurs in pancytopenia?
A
Anaemia (low RBCs)
Thrombocytopenia (low platelets)
Neutropenia (low neutrophils)
3
Q
Give examples of causes of pancytopenia.
A
Myeloma
ALL
AML
Myelodysplasia