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A member asked:

Could use your help docs! my brother is suffering from aplastic anemia, and his bone marrow shows 15% cellularity. explanation?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

What is ur question: The bone marrow is very low in cells due to the aplastic anemia. How old is he?

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 4/7/2014

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