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For a full list of pancytopenia causes, click [[Pancytopenia|here]].
For a full list of pancytopenia causes, click [[Pancytopenia|here]].
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of pancytopenia is outlined in the algorithm below.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
==Do's==
==Do's==

Revision as of 15:13, 14 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. Clinically, pancytopenia is defined as hemoglobin< 9gm, white blood cell count< 4,000/cmm and platelets < 100,000/cmm. 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

Decreased production of cells

Increased peripheral destruction

Other causes

For a full list of pancytopenia causes, click here.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of pancytopenia is outlined in the algorithm below.

Treatment

Do's

Dont's

References