Remission of transfusion-dependent myelodysplastic syndrome in association with respiratory tract infection.
We describe a case of blood transfusion-dependent myelodysplastic syndrome (refractory anaemia), associated with macrocytosis and elevated percentage of hypochromic cells. Following an acute hospital admission with a respiratory tract infection, the patient entered a complete and sustained remission.
Murphy
Philip T
PT
Fay
Michael
M
Quinn
John
J
O'Donnell
J Rory
JR
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic; D000748:Anemia, Macrocytic; D000753:Anemia, Refractory; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D009190:Myelodysplastic Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents