Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Diagnosis

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What is the main characteristic of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)?

  • Absence of clonal cytogenetic abnormality
  • Effective and normal haematopoiesis
  • Significant dysplasia in bone marrow (correct)
  • Normal quantitative changes in blood cell lines

Which condition may result from myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)?

  • Thyroid disorder
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) (correct)

How is myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) diagnosed?

  • No changes in blood cell lines
  • Absence of clonal cytogenetic abnormality
  • Presence of effective haematopoiesis
  • Bone marrow demonstrating significant dysplasia and clonal cytogenetic abnormality (correct)

What is the primary result of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) on blood cell lines?

<p>Decreased red blood cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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