PANCYTOPENIA - A STUDY OF 58 CASES
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 45
Abstract
Pancytopenia means decrease in all three cell lines. It is the striking feature of of many illness ranging from megaloblastic anaemia to leukemias. The underlying pathology of pancytopenia will determine the management and prognosis.[b] OBJECTIVE[/b]: To identify the various causes of Pancytopenia. [b]MATERIALS AND METHODS[/b]: The present study was undertaken at A Private Lab. [b]RESULTS[/b]: 58 cases were studied, 30males and 28 females with age ranging from 3 yrs to 90 yrs. Most of the cases presented with generalized weakness, followed by pallor, hepatosplenomegaly and bleeding manifestations. [b]CONCLUSION[/b]: The present study was helpful in understanding the various causes of diseases process with bone marrow aspiration done in few of the pancytopenic patients along with support of biochemical investigations which were helpful in planning further investigations and management.
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Rajesh Para, Shailaja Para
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