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'''Myelophthisic anemia''' (or '''myelophthisis''') is a severe |
'''Myelophthisic anemia''' (or '''myelophthisis''') is a severe type of [[anemia]] found in some people with diseases that affect the [[bone marrow]]. Myelophthisis refers to the displacement of hemopoietic bone-marrow tissue<ref name="urlHematopathology">{{cite web |url=http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/HEMEHTML/HEME030.html |title=Hematopathology |accessdate=}}</ref> by [[fibrosis]], [[tumor]]s, or [[granuloma]]s. The word comes from the roots ''myelo-'', which refers to bone marrow, and ''phthysis'', shrinkage or atrophy. |
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==Causes== |
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Myelophthisis can occur in the setting of chronic [[myeloproliferative disease]] (e.g. [[myelofibrosis]]), [[leukemia]], [[lymphoma]], and metastatic [[carcinoma]] or [[myeloma]]. It is common in people who have chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis. It has been linked to small-cell lung cancer, [[breast cancer]] or [[prostate cancer]] that [[metastasize]]s to the bone marrow.<ref name="AmericanSociety">American Society of hematology self-assessment program, second edition, 2005, page 82.</ref> |
Myelophthisis can occur in the setting of chronic [[myeloproliferative disease]] (e.g. [[myelofibrosis]]), [[leukemia]], [[lymphoma]], and metastatic [[carcinoma]] or [[myeloma]]. It is common in people who have chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis. It has been linked to small-cell lung cancer, [[breast cancer]] or [[prostate cancer]] that [[metastasize]]s to the bone marrow.<ref name="AmericanSociety">American Society of hematology self-assessment program, second edition, 2005, page 82.</ref> |
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Currently, the most common cause is displacement of bone marrow by metastatic cancer (extramedullary hematopoiesis tends to be modest). Other causes include myeloproliferative disorders (especially late-stage or spent polycythemia vera), granulomatous diseases, and (lipid) storage diseases. Myelofibrosis can occur in all of these. |
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Factors that may contribute to decreased RBC production include a decreased quantity of functioning hematopoietic tissue, disordered metabolism related to the underlying disorder, and, in some cases, erythrophagocytosis. |
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==Pathophysiology== |
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==Diagnosis== |
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The first test for diagnosis myelophthisis involves looking at a small sample of blood under a microscope. Myelophthisis is suggested by the presence of [[red blood cells]] that contain [[cell nucleus|nuclei]] or are teardrop-shaped ([[dacryocytes]]), or immature [[granulocyte]] precursor cells which indicates [[leukoerythroblastosis]] is occurring because the displaced hematopoietic cells begin to undergo [[extramedullary hematopoiesis]]. These immature granulocytes are seen in peripheral blood smears. Diagnosis is confirmed when a bone marrow biopsy demonstrates significant replacement of the normal bone marrow compartment by [[fibrosis]], malignancy or other infiltrative process. The presence of immature blood cell precursors helps distinguish another cause of [[pancytopenia]], [[aplastic anemia]], from myelophthisic anemia because in [[aplastic anemia]] the hematopoietic cells are damaged and immature blood cells are not seen in the peripheral blood. |
The first test for diagnosis myelophthisis involves looking at a small sample of blood under a microscope. Myelophthisis is suggested by the presence of [[red blood cells]] that contain [[cell nucleus|nuclei]] or are teardrop-shaped ([[dacryocytes]]), or immature [[granulocyte]] precursor cells which indicates [[leukoerythroblastosis]] is occurring because the displaced hematopoietic cells begin to undergo [[extramedullary hematopoiesis]]. These immature granulocytes are seen in peripheral blood smears. Diagnosis is confirmed when a bone marrow biopsy demonstrates significant replacement of the normal bone marrow compartment by [[fibrosis]], malignancy or other infiltrative process. The presence of immature blood cell precursors helps distinguish another cause of [[pancytopenia]], [[aplastic anemia]], from myelophthisic anemia because in [[aplastic anemia]] the hematopoietic cells are damaged and immature blood cells are not seen in the peripheral blood. |
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| ⚫ | There may be evidence of [[extramedullary hematopoiesis]]<ref name="pmid15114608">{{cite journal |vauthors=Makoni SN, Laber DA |title=Clinical spectrum of myelophthisis in cancer patients |journal=Am. J. Hematol. |volume=76 |issue=1 |pages=92–3 |date=May 2004 |pmid=15114608 |doi=10.1002/ajh.20046|doi-access=free }}</ref> (marrow elements can be found in the [[spleen]], [[liver]]). |
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==Treatment== |
==Treatment== |
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Treatment of this disorder involves treatment of the underlying cancer.<ref name="AmericanSociety" /><ref name="titleMyelophthisic Anemia: Anemias Caused by Deficient Erythropoiesis: Merck Manual Professional">{{cite web |url=http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec11/ch130/ch130g.html |title=Myelophthisic Anemia: Anemias Caused by Deficient Erythropoiesis: Merck Manual Professional |accessdate=2008-03-08 |
Treatment of this disorder involves treatment of the underlying cancer.<ref name="AmericanSociety" /><ref name="titleMyelophthisic Anemia: Anemias Caused by Deficient Erythropoiesis: Merck Manual Professional">{{cite web |url=http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec11/ch130/ch130g.html |title=Myelophthisic Anemia: Anemias Caused by Deficient Erythropoiesis: Merck Manual Professional |accessdate=2008-03-08 }}</ref> |
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Historically, the most common displacement of the healthy bone marrow was from [[tuberculosis]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}} |
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| ⚫ | There may be evidence of [[extramedullary hematopoiesis]]<ref name="pmid15114608">{{cite journal |vauthors=Makoni SN, Laber DA |title=Clinical spectrum of myelophthisis in cancer patients |journal=Am. J. Hematol. |volume=76 |issue=1 |pages=92–3 |date=May 2004 |pmid=15114608 |doi=10.1002/ajh.20046}}</ref> (marrow elements can be found in the [[spleen]], [[liver]]). |
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==Etiology== |
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Latest revision as of 22:23, 7 March 2023
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Myelophthisic anemia (or myelophthisis) is a severe type of anemia found in some people with diseases that affect the bone marrow. Myelophthisis refers to the displacement of hemopoietic bone-marrow tissue[1] by fibrosis, tumors, or granulomas. The word comes from the roots myelo-, which refers to bone marrow, and phthysis, shrinkage or atrophy.
Causes[edit]
Myelophthisis can occur in the setting of chronic myeloproliferative disease (e.g. myelofibrosis), leukemia, lymphoma, and metastatic carcinoma or myeloma. It is common in people who have chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis. It has been linked to small-cell lung cancer, breast cancer or prostate cancer that metastasizes to the bone marrow.[2]
Currently, the most common cause is displacement of bone marrow by metastatic cancer (extramedullary hematopoiesis tends to be modest). Other causes include myeloproliferative disorders (especially late-stage or spent polycythemia vera), granulomatous diseases, and (lipid) storage diseases. Myelofibrosis can occur in all of these. Factors that may contribute to decreased RBC production include a decreased quantity of functioning hematopoietic tissue, disordered metabolism related to the underlying disorder, and, in some cases, erythrophagocytosis.
Pathophysiology[edit]
Some cases of myelophthisis are thought to be related to the release of cytokines that simulate fibroblastic proliferation and fibrosis in the marrow.[2]
Diagnosis[edit]
The first test for diagnosis myelophthisis involves looking at a small sample of blood under a microscope. Myelophthisis is suggested by the presence of red blood cells that contain nuclei or are teardrop-shaped (dacryocytes), or immature granulocyte precursor cells which indicates leukoerythroblastosis is occurring because the displaced hematopoietic cells begin to undergo extramedullary hematopoiesis. These immature granulocytes are seen in peripheral blood smears. Diagnosis is confirmed when a bone marrow biopsy demonstrates significant replacement of the normal bone marrow compartment by fibrosis, malignancy or other infiltrative process. The presence of immature blood cell precursors helps distinguish another cause of pancytopenia, aplastic anemia, from myelophthisic anemia because in aplastic anemia the hematopoietic cells are damaged and immature blood cells are not seen in the peripheral blood.
There may be evidence of extramedullary hematopoiesis[3] (marrow elements can be found in the spleen, liver).
Treatment[edit]
Treatment of this disorder involves treatment of the underlying cancer.[2][4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Hematopathology".
- ^ a b c American Society of hematology self-assessment program, second edition, 2005, page 82.
- ^ Makoni SN, Laber DA (May 2004). "Clinical spectrum of myelophthisis in cancer patients". Am. J. Hematol. 76 (1): 92–3. doi:10.1002/ajh.20046. PMID 15114608.
- ^ "Myelophthisic Anemia: Anemias Caused by Deficient Erythropoiesis: Merck Manual Professional". Retrieved 2008-03-08.