A new diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome in hemochromatosis in an elderly man.
Aging Clin Exp Res
; 24(3 Suppl): 56-7, 2012 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Hemochromatosis is associated with increased risk of hematological neoplasias, but studies showing hemochromatosis gene mutations in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are scanty, particularly in the elderly. The onset of MDS in hemochromatosis usually occurs between 60 and 70 years of age, while cases with advanced age are very rare. We report a case of a 78- year-old man with hemochromatosis who developed refractory anemia with excess of blasts. Our case suggests that in the elderly with hemochromatosis, myelodysplasia should be considered a possible cause of anemia.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndromes Mielodisplásicos
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Anemia Refractaria
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Hemocromatosis
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aging Clin Exp Res
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia