Myelodysplastic–myeloproliferative diseases

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Group of diseases


Myelodysplastic–myeloproliferative diseases
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Synonyms N/A
Pronounce N/A
Field Hematology
Symptoms Fatigue, anemia, splenomegaly, fever
Complications Acute myeloid leukemia, bone marrow failure
Onset
Duration
Types Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, Atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
Causes
Risks
Diagnosis Blood test, bone marrow biopsy
Differential diagnosis
Prevention N/A
Treatment Chemotherapy, stem cell transplant
Medication
Prognosis
Frequency
Deaths


Myelodysplastic–myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPN) are a group of hematologic disorders characterized by features of both myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). These diseases are marked by the abnormal growth and development of blood cells in the bone marrow, leading to a combination of cytopenias and cytoses.

Classification[edit | edit source]

Myelodysplastic–myeloproliferative diseases are classified into several subtypes, including:

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Common symptoms of MDS/MPN include:

Complications[edit | edit source]

Patients with MDS/MPN are at risk for developing:

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis of MDS/MPN typically involves:

  • Blood tests to evaluate blood cell counts and morphology
  • Bone marrow biopsy to assess the cellularity and presence of dysplastic or proliferative features

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment options for MDS/MPN may include:

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