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Is idiopathic myelofibrosis fatal

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 11/13/2022

Idiopathic myelofibrosis typically becomes progressively worse and can cause death

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Is itchiness a symptom of idiopathic myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is unexpected bleeding a symptom of idiopathic myelofibrosis?

Yes

What are other names for Myelofibrosis?

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

Can a person die from idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy?

There is no usual evidence that indicates that idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy is fatal.

Can Myelofibrosis get worse?

Myelofibrosis can progress to acute lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma

What does Myelofibrosis stem from?

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

Does myelofibrosis always produce symptoms?

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

What is the suffix for idiopathic?

The suffix for idiopathic is "-ic" which means "pertaining to."

Is myelofibrosis easy to diagnose?

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

Does Bone marrow transplantation treat myelofibrosis?

Although historically there has not been much improvement in the treatment of myelofibrosis, that has changed recently. The main treatment now consists of taking a medication known as "Jakafi" which targets the gene thought to cause myelofibrosis.

Is fatigue a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is fever a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

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