Abstract
We describe a case of blood transfusion-dependent myelodysplastic syndrome (refractory anaemia), associated with macrocytosis and elevated percentage of hypochromic cells. Following an acute hospital admission with a respiratory tract infection, the patient entered a complete and sustained remission.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anemia, Hypochromic
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Anemia, Macrocytic
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Anemia, Refractory
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Blood Transfusion
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Female
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Hospitalization
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Humans
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes / complications*
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes / pathology
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes / therapy
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Remission, Spontaneous
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Respiratory Tract Infections / complications*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy