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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Alternate Names : PNH
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Prognosis (Expectations)
The outcome is variable, with most people surviving approximately 10 years following diagnosis. In rare cases, the abnormal cells may decrease over time. Death can be caused by complications of blood clot formation (thrombosis).
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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Tests & Exams
• CBC
• Complement
• Ham's (Acid Hemolysin) Test
• Hemoglobin
• Platelet Count
• RBC Count
• Serum Hemoglobin
• Sugar-Water Hemolysis Test
• Urinalysis
• WBC Count
Other Topics
• Urine - Bloody
Review Date : 10/13/2003
Reviewed By : Corey Cutler, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.P.C, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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