Clinical Study of Pancytopenia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research and Review - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: Pancytopenia is a common and alarming condition encountered by clinicians. We had studied the clinical presentation, laboratory investigations and various etiologies of Pancytopenia. Material and Methods: Study was carried out in a tertiary care centre in western India. A total of 102 patients fulfilling the criteria of pancytopenia were enrolled and studied. Results and conclusion: Megaloblastic anemia was commonest cause of pancytopenia. Easy fatigability and pallor were commonest symptoms and signs respectively. Maximum bleeding manifestations were seen in aplastic anemia and Myelodysplastic syndrome.
Authors and Affiliations
Meghna Vaidya, Vishal Anand Gupta, Shrikrushna Khandagale
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