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Myelodysplasia in children: report of 2 cases

M C Savithri1, K P Kavitha2, Vanesa John2

  • 1Department of Pathology, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amalanagar, Thrissur, 680555, Kerala India ; G2, Sri Sai Apartments, Kunnath Mana Lane, Thrissur, 680001 Kerala India.

Indian Journal of Hematology & Blood Transfusion : an Official Journal of Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion
|October 22, 2014
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This study presents two rare pediatric myelodysplasia cases with pancytopenia and macrocytosis, suggesting Fanconi anemia (FA). FA is a genetic disorder causing bone marrow failure and cancer risk, diagnosed by cell hypersensitivity.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Hematology
  • Oncogenesis
  • Genetic Disorders

Background:

  • Myelodysplasia in children is uncommon.
  • Fanconi anemia (FA) is an autosomal recessive disorder.
  • FA leads to progressive bone marrow failure and malignancy risk, particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases presented with pancytopenia and macrocytosis.
  • Clinical features suggested Fanconi anemia.

Findings:

  • FA cells exhibit hypersensitivity to chromosome-breaking agents.
  • This hypersensitivity serves as a diagnostic marker for FA.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis of FA is crucial for managing bone marrow failure.
  • Understanding FA's genetic basis aids in predicting malignancy risk.
  • Cellular assays for FA can improve diagnostic accuracy in pediatric myelodysplasia.
Keywords:
Fanconi anemiaPancytopeniaPediatric myelodysplasia

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