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Is chronic pancytopenia anemia curable?

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Depends on cause: Chronic pancytopenia means low white & red cells and low platelets. Reversible causes such as nutritional deficinecies, immune disorders, drug-related can be treated effectively. However, patientsw with inherited conditions or bone marrow disorders need a detailed work-up and treatments may not be effective.

Answered 3/7/2013

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Dr. Agos Luca answered

It depends: Pancytopenia is a more encompassing term then anemia (low red blood cells) and includes leukopenia (low white blood cells) and thrombocytopenia (low platelets). Generally speaking, pancytopenia can be caused by a production problem (bone marrow failure) or excessive peripheral destruction (ex: hypersplenism). It may be curable if the exact cause is identified. Hematology consult is necessary.

Answered 9/2/2020

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