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what is myelodysplastic syndrome?

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Blood disorder: This is a family of diseases that cause bone marrow dysfunction. There are several types that have different prognoses. Some types are precursors to leukemia. They show up a low blood counts usually in older patients.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of myelodysplastic syndrome?

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The symptoms of Myelodysplastic syndrome include::   Fatigue, Autoimmune conditions, Bacterial infections, Enlarged liver, Enlarged lymph nodes, Exercise intolerance, Large spleen, Pale skin, Petechiae, Non blanching red or purple spots.

Question 3

what does this procedure mean? myelodysplastic syndrome

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Myelodysplastic : Myelodysplastic syndrome (mds) is a category of blood disorder, whereby, the bone marrow is unable to produce normal blood cells (red cells, white blood cells and/or platelets).  Common presentations include one or more of the following:  anemia (low red blood cell count), low white blood cell count and/or thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).

This is a common illness is older persons.  The severity of mds ranges from mild anemia (refractory anemia) to that of advance illness with a pre-leukemia syndrome.  Advanced stage mds may evolve to acute leukemia over time.

Treatment options for mds vary based upon the extent of the disease and age.  For patients with poor risk mds, bone marrow transplant therapy may be a treatment option.  For earlier stage/good risk mds, options may include observation or medications that are designed to allow the bone marrow cells to mature and enter into the blood system.

For more information, visit www.Mds-foundation.Org.

Question 4

what are some of the tests for myelodysplastic syndrome?

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The tests for Myelodysplastic syndrome include::   Bone marrow biopsy, Complete blood count, Epoetin alfa, HIV test, HLA typing, Reticulocyte count, Vitamin B12 folate (folic acid) blood level, RBC folate (folic acid), Iron and iron binding capacity.

Question 5

would you define low grade myelodysplastic syndrome lesions?

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MDS: MDS is a group of conditions that involve in abnormal bone marrow changes and lead to inffective blood cell production. Using a comlicated system, MDS can be devided into low-grade (20%). Low-grade MDS does not require chemotherapy and is primarily treated with supportive care.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: myelodysplastic syndrome?

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MDS: Myelodysplastic syndrome (mds) is a bone marrow disorder which causes low blood counts (anemia, and low white cells and platelets) and a tendendency to develop leukemia. There are several different forms of mds and many different types of treatment. Hematologists and oncologists are the doctors that specialize in treating this condition. The diagnosis is made by performing a bone marrow biopsy.

Question 7

what are some of the risk factors for getting myelodysplastic syndrome?

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The risk factors for getting Myelodysplastic syndrome include::   Aplastic anemia, Down syndrome.

Question 8

if myelodysplastic syndrome is mainly caused by exposure to certain elements. how long ago would that exposure  have been ?

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The exposure: Was likely years and maybe even decades ago. Do you know what the "element" was?

Question 9

i have been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and just saw "with high grade lesions" but can't find any definition of the lesions. ?

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It is serious: Your doctor(hematologist/oncologist) can explain it to you what it all means. You should seek a second opinion if your doctor has not given you all the information about this diagnosis, its prognosis and how to get it treated properly. Only major cancer centers have specialists who are well versed with this condition and can provide you good treatment and guidance.

Question 10

what happens to the marrow in myelodysplastic syndrome?

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Affects production: Myelo=blood.  Dysplasia=abnormal
so what happens is the blood is not getting made normally because the blood cells have what is referred to as dyspoiesis.  So people can present with low red count, low white count and low platelet count.  Treatment either involves transfusions, growth factors or chemotherapy.  Sometimes bone marrow transplant is utilized.

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