Myelodysplastic syndrome surgery

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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

Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome. Stem cell transplantation is usually reserved for patients who are either young or those with high-risk MDS.

Surgery

Stem cell transplantation

A stem cell transplant may be a treatment option for younger people and those with high-risk MDS.

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