Red blood cell transfusion-dependency implies a poor survival in primary myelofibrosis irrespective of IPSS and DIPSS
oleh: Chiara Elena, Francesco Passamonti, Elisa Rumi, Luca Malcovati, Luca Arcaini, Emanuela Boveri, Michele Merli, Daniela Pietra, Cristiana Pascutto, Mario Lazzarino
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Ferrata Storti Foundation 2011-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Risk stratification in primary myelofibrosis is currently based on two international prognostic scoring systems, neither of which takes into consideration red blood cell transfusion-dependency. In 288 consecutive patients with primary myelofibrosis, red blood cell transfusion-dependency at diagnosis affects survival independently of the International Prognostic Scoring System (P