Myelofibrosis natural history, complications and prognosis

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Prognosis

Myelofibrosis leads to progressive bone marrow failure. The mean survival is five years and causes of death include infection, bleeding, organ failure, portal hypertension, and leukemic transformation.

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