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[[Surgery]] is not the first-line treatment option for patients with myelofibrosis. [[Splenectomy]] is usually reserved for patients with massive splenectomy unresponsive to conservative treatment. The only known cure is allogeneic [[stem cell transplantation]], but this approach involves significant risks. | [[Surgery]] is not the first-line treatment option for patients with myelofibrosis. [[Splenectomy]] is usually reserved for patients with massive splenectomy unresponsive to conservative treatment. The only known cure is allogeneic [[stem cell transplantation]], but this approach involves significant risks. | ||
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Overview
Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with myelofibrosis. Splenectomy is usually reserved for patients with massive splenectomy unresponsive to conservative treatment. The only known cure is allogeneic stem cell transplantation, but this approach involves significant risks.
Surgery
Splenectomy
Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with myelofibrosis. Splenectomy is usually reserved for patients with massive splenectomy unresponsive to conservative treatment.
Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
The only known cure is allogeneic stem cell transplantation, but this approach involves significant risks.[1]
References
- ↑ Cervantes F (2005). "Modern management of myelofibrosis". Br. J. Haematol. 128 (5): 583–92. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2004.05301.x. PMID 15725078. Unknown parameter
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