Sideroblastic anemia
Sideroblastic anemia: Introduction
Sideroblastic anemia: Sideroblastic anemia is a blood disorder where the body has sufficient iron levels but is unable to utilise it properly in red blood cells. The iron becomes abnormally deposited in red blood cells which make them unable to function properly. The condition may be inherited, acquired or secondary.
More detailed information about the symptoms,
causes, and treatments of Sideroblastic anemia is available below.
Symptoms of Sideroblastic anemia
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symptoms of Sideroblastic anemia
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Sideroblastic anemia: Complications
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Medical Textbooks Online about Sideroblastic anemia
Medical Books Excerpts
- ANEMIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- FATIGUE
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Anemia
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Fatigue
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Anemia
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Fatigue
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Pallor
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- ANEMIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Fatigue
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Pallor
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Fatigue
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Pallor
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Anemia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Fatigue
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Anemia
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Fatigue
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Pallor
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Fatigue
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Pallor
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Fatigue
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Fatigue
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Pallor
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- ANEMIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Causes of Sideroblastic anemia
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Treatments for Sideroblastic anemia
- Varies depending on underlying cause. Blood transfusions may be required in severe cases
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Prognosis for Sideroblastic anemia
Prognosis for Sideroblastic anemia:
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Definitions of Sideroblastic anemia:
A myelodysplastic syndrome characterized mainly by dysplasia of the erythroid series. Refractory anemia is uncommon. It is primarily a disease of older adults. The median survival exceeds 5 years. (WHO, 2001) -- 2003
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Refractory anemia characterized by sideroblasts in the bone marrow
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Sideroblastic anemia as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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