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Review
. 2009:329-37.
doi: 10.1182/asheducation-2009.1.329.

Clinical approach to marrow failure

Akiko Shimamura  1
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Review

Clinical approach to marrow failure

Akiko Shimamura. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2009.

Abstract

The treatment and medical management of aplastic anemia fundamentally differ between patients with inherited versus acquired marrow failure; however, the diagnosis of an inherited bone marrow failure syndrome is frequently obscure. Recent exciting advances in our understanding of the molecular pathophysiology of the inherited bone marrow failure syndromes have resulted in a profusion of new tests to aid in diagnosis. This in turn has raised questions regarding the appropriate choice of testing for the patient presenting with aplastic anemia. Important clues to the diagnosis of an inherited marrow failure syndrome may be gleaned from careful attention to the clinical history, physical exam, and laboratory workup.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict-of-interest disclosure: The author declares no competing financial interests.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Summary of molecular pathways in the inherited marrow failure syndromes.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Approach to the patient with marrow failure.
A general outline of the evaluation of the patient with marrow failure is diagramed. See text for specific workup for each IBMFS as directed by history and exam.
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