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I understand that myelofibrosis is a very serious condition but is not life-threatening in its earliest stage. however, is there a name for the condition when it does eventually become life-threatening, e.g., "end stage" or "acute myelofibrosis"?
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See below: Bone marrow failure to acute leukemia are life-threatening complications. Visit this site for more info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myelofibrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355057 Wish you good health!
Answered 2/2/2020
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