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==Overview== | |||
Pancytopenia is described as a decrease in the 3 cell lines which are [[red blood cell]]s, [[white blood cell]]s and [[platelet]]s. It can be due to decreased production in the bone marrow or increased destruction of cells in the periphery. Pancytopenia can also be caused due to drugs such as [[chemotherapy]] agents. Treatment involves identifying the underlying cause and appropriate therapy. | |||
==Causes== | |||
Causes of pancytopenia are listed below | |||
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Revision as of 05:19, 10 November 2020
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sanjana Nethagani, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Pancytopenia is described as a decrease in the 3 cell lines which are red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. It can be due to decreased production in the bone marrow or increased destruction of cells in the periphery. Pancytopenia can also be caused due to drugs such as chemotherapy agents. Treatment involves identifying the underlying cause and appropriate therapy.
Causes
Causes of pancytopenia are listed below