| Literature DB >> 19086598 |
Abstract
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a heterogeneous collection of hematopoietic disorders characterized by low blood counts and a tendency to progress to acute myeloid leukemia. Treatment options have increased over the past 10 years, and many new agents are currently being investigated. In this article, we review the diagnosis of MDS, prognostic systems, and treatment options, including supportive care, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, antithymocyte globulin, lenalidomide, azacitidine, decitabine, intensive chemotherapy, and hematopoietic cell transplantation.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19086598 PMCID: PMC2647329
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oncology (Williston Park) ISSN: 0890-9091 Impact factor: 2.990