Chronic Idiopathic Myelofibrosis: The bone marrow is consists of tissues which make blood cells and fibrous tissue supports these tissues that make the blood cells. In chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis, abnormal cells and fibres build up inside the bone marrow resulting in the production of fewer normal blood cells. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chronic Idiopathic Myelofibrosis is available below.
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Prognosis for Chronic Idiopathic Myelofibrosis: The prognosis can vary depending on the stage of the condition and other factors such as: patient's age, number of abnormal red blood cells, number of abnormal white blood cells, number of blasts in the blood, the presence of certain genetic changes, presence of symptoms such as night sweats, weight loss and fever.
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