Overview
Myelodysplastic Syndrome is a heterogenous group of disorders that manifest as marrow failure with risk of life-threatening infection and bleeding. There are several different types of Myelodysplastic syndrome depending on the types of blood cells that are affected.Signs and Symptoms
Fatigue, Pale skin, Pallor, Unusual bleeding, Bruises, Shortness of breath, Frequent infections, Bone pain, Fever, Weight loss, Loss of appetiteCommon Causes
Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Exposure to toxic chemicalsRisk Factors
Older age group above 60 years,Treatment with chemotherapy or radiotherapy, Exposure to certain chemicals, Exposure to heavy metalsInvestigation Techniques
Full blood count , Peripheral blood smear, Bone marrow aspiration and biopsyTreatment and Prevention
Multiple transfusions of red blood cells and platelets, Erythropoietin and growth factors, Antibiotics , Allogeneic stem cell transplant
