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The dysplasia part of myelodysplasia
What is meant by dysplasia in MDS? I know it means abnormal, but in what way? Are increased blast cell counts considered dysplasia? Genetic mutation such as deletion or trisomy? Or does it have to be how the blood cell is specifically formed and shaped?
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Caregiver to wife, 42 years old. Diagnosed MDS-RAEB II with auer rods and trisomy on chromosome 8. Currently under going induction chemo.
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