Is myelofibrosis easy to diagnose

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Because symptoms are similar to other diseases (mostly leukemias), myelofibrosis is not easy to diagnose

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Can Myelofibrosis get worse?

Myelofibrosis can progress to acute lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma

What are other names for Myelofibrosis?

Myelofibrosis goes by many names including idiopathic myelofibrosis, agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, chronic myelosclerosis, aleukemic megakaryocytic myelosis, and leukoerythroblastosis

What does Myelofibrosis stem from?

Myelofibrosis is caused by an abnormality in a single stem cell, which causes it to grow out of control

Is idiopathic myelofibrosis fatal?

Idiopathic myelofibrosis typically becomes progressively worse and can cause death

Does myelofibrosis always produce symptoms?

About one quarter of all patients with myelofibrosis have no symptoms (asymptomatic)

Is it easy to diagnose a deviated septum?

It is easy to see that a septum is deviated

Is fatigue a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is fever a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is itchiness a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is Myelofibrosis associated with leukoerythroblastosis?

Yes

Is Myelofibrosis associated with tuberculosis?

Yes

Is paleness a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

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