Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

what are the marrow features in myelodysplastic syndrome?

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Myelodysplasia: The typical bone marrow features seen in myelodysplastic syndrome can include a hypercellular marrow (the marrow is too full of cells although in some cases the bone marrow can be more empty (hypocellular).  There is typically disorder growth of cells so that they do not mature normally (dypsoiesis).  Also, many times the chromosomes (cytogenetics) of the bone marrow cells will be abnormal.

Question 6

with myelodysplastic syndrome why does the body stop producing healthy blood?

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Stem cell problem: Myelodysplastic syndrome is a problem with the bone marrow forming or blood stem cells where the bone marrow does not function normally. There is a disordered production and maturation of the different types of blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets) which leads to a decrease in the amount of one or more of these cell types circulating in the blood.

Question 7

how are pancytopenia and myelodysplastic syndrome differentiated?

Accepted Answer

Bone Marrow Biopsy: Pancytopenia is a clinical condition that can be caused by a variety of diseases such as aplastic anemia, myelodysplasia, drug toxicity.  Myelodysplasia is a clinical syndrome that may manifest itself as pancytopenia.  A bone marrow biopsy is the only way to tell what is going on.

Question 8

i have mgus and myelodysplastic syndrome and my dr is not treating me should i change drs?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: I would need more information. Mgus is not a cancer, but a condition that has a small chance of becoming myeloma. It does not require treatment. Mds has several form and some do not require treatment until you have symptoms.
I think that you need to have a conversation about your concerns with your doctor. If the answers make sense then you should be ok. If it doesn't ask about a second opinion.

Question 9

what is myelodysplastic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what are the symptoms of myelodysplastic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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.

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