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Primary Myelofibrosis
Alternate Names : Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia, Idiopathic Myelofibrosis, Myelofibrosis, Myeloid Metaplasia
Primary Myelofibrosis Treatment
There is no specific treatment for primary myelofibrosis. Blood transfusions are given to correct anemia. Recombinant erythropoietin or androgens may stimulate red blood cell production and may be beneficial. A splenectomy (removal of the spleen) may help if the enlarged size of the spleen causes symptoms. Radiation and chemotherapy may also be used. In young people, bone marrow transplants appear to improve the outlook.
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• Definition
• Primary Myelofibrosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Primary Myelofibrosis Symptoms & Signs
• Primary Myelofibrosis Prevention
• Primary Myelofibrosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Primary Myelofibrosis Treatment
• Primary Myelofibrosis Prognosis
• Primary Myelofibrosis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) - Adult
• Anemia
Tests & Exams
• Bone Marrow Biopsy
• CBC
• Erythropoietin
• Platelet Count
• RBC Count
• WBC Count
Surgery & Procedures
• Spleen Removal
Other Topics
• Bleeding Into the Skin
• Bone Pain or Tenderness
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chemotherapy
• Gas/Flatus - Excessive
• Hepatomegaly
• Jaundice - Yellow Skin
• Paleness
• Splenomegaly
Review Date : 7/31/2003
Reviewed By : Corey Cutler, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.P.C., Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Instructor of Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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