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Primary myelofibrosis

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Primary myelofibrosis

Alternative Names:

Myelofibrosis; Idiopathic myelofibrosis; Myeloid metaplasia; Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia
Symptoms:

Fatigue
Abdominal fullness related to an enlarged spleen
Easy bleeding
Bone pain
Pallor (paleness)
Shortness of breath on exertion
Bruising
Increased susceptibility to infection

Signs and tests:

Physical examination shows an enlarged spleen. Later in the disease, it may also show an enlarged liver.

An examination of the blood shows teardrop-shaped red blood cells.
The white blood cell count is variable.
The platelet count is variable.
Bone marrow biopsy may be performed to rule out other causes of the symptoms.
CBC (complete blood count) shows a low red blood cell count.

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