Hi AATeen,
I was recently listening to a presentation from NIH on the AAMDSIF website.
It was mentioned that a trisomy 8 mutation can be seen with AA and that this mutation is not associated with any negative impact on overall survival. In the Q&A at the end of the presentation, it was also mentioned that a trisomy 8 mutation can be transient. So I wouldn't panic with this finding.
You can view the presentation at:
https://live.blueskybroadcast.com/bs...=1418&CAT=7169
under the "Aplastic Anemia: Current Thinking…" tab
What is your niece's cyclosporine dosage and what is her weight in kg?
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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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