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Myelodysplastic features in visceral leishmaniasis
Neşe Yarali1, Tunç Fişgin, Feride Duru
1Department of Pediatric Hematology, Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital, Telsizler-Ankara 06900, Turkey. yarali@ada.net.tr
American Journal of Hematology
|November 1, 2002
Summary
Visceral leishmaniasis (V.L.) in children can cause trilineage myelodysplasia, a bone marrow disorder. This condition, potentially linked to tumor necrosis factor-alpha, may explain V.L. related pancytopenia.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Visceral leishmaniasis (V.L.) is a serious parasitic disease.
- Bone marrow abnormalities can occur in V.L. patients.
Observation:
- Trilineage myelodysplasia was observed in children with V.L.
- This finding was consistent across multiple V.L. cases.
Findings:
- Elevated tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFalpha) is postulated to induce myelodysplasia in V.L.
- Nonclonal myelodysplasia may contribute to pancytopenia, hemolysis, and iron retention in V.L.
Implications:
- Understanding V.L.-associated myelodysplasia is crucial for patient management.
- Further research into TNFalpha's role could reveal therapeutic targets for V.L. complications.