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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Sideroblastic anemia is caused by the abnormal production of [[red blood cell]]s as part of [[myelodysplastic syndrome]], which can evolve into [[hematological malignancy|hematological malignancies]] (especially [[acute myelogenous leukemia]]). Thus, the body has iron available, but cannot incorporate it into hemoglobin. | Sideroblastic anemia is caused by the abnormal production of [[red blood cell]]s as part of [[myelodysplastic syndrome]], which can evolve into [[hematological malignancy|hematological malignancies]] (especially [[acute myelogenous leukemia]]). Thus, the body has iron available, but cannot incorporate it into hemoglobin. | ||
==Treatment== | |||
===Surgery=== | |||
In severe cases, bone marrow transplant is also an option with limited information about the success rate. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Sideroblastic anemia is caused by the abnormal production of red blood cells as part of myelodysplastic syndrome, which can evolve into hematological malignancies (especially acute myelogenous leukemia). Thus, the body has iron available, but cannot incorporate it into hemoglobin.
Treatment
Surgery
In severe cases, bone marrow transplant is also an option with limited information about the success rate.