Myelodysplastic syndrome history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]
Overview
Myelodysplastic syndrome history and symptoms
- Anemia—chronic tiredness, shortness of breath, chilled sensation, sometimes chest pain
- Neutropenia (low neutrophil count) —increased susceptibility to infection
- Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) —increased susceptibility to bleeding
Although there is some risk for developing acute myelogenous leukemia, about 50% of deaths occur as a result of bleeding or infection. Leukemia that occurs as a result of myelodysplasia is notoriously resistant to treatment.