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Originally Posted by alyasa
Is a second opinion on an MDS diagnosis required? And should it be based on a seperately drawn bown marrow biopsy (BMB). After 3 months of searching for a solution, a BMB (Bone Marrow Biopsy) finally revealed MDS RAEB 2.
The issue is whether a second sample is required? We received a second opinion on the results obtained from the BMB. The haematologist said the sample was good. And there was no need for a second sample to be drawn.
All blood results subsequently have been consistent with an MDS diagnosis.
Much obliged and apologies for the numerous posts of (innane) questions.
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I don't think a second sample is required if the first was good and the diagnosis was obvious. Getting a second hematologist to look at the slides was a good idea.
Was the 3 month delay before or after the BMB? If it took 3 months to make a diagnosis *after* the BMB, then a second sample would be warranted.
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55 yo female, dx 9/08, AA/hypo-MDS, subclinical PNH, ATG/CsA 12/08, partial response. small trisomy 6 clone, low-dose cyclosporine dependent
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