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{{Aplastic anemia}} | {{Aplastic anemia}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Aplastic anemia]] is seen as a result of hypoplastic bone marrow causing [[pancytopenia]] ([[anemia]], [[neutropenia]], [[thrombocytopenia]]). The history and symptoms seen are secondary to these abnormalities. | [[Aplastic anemia]] is seen as a result of hypoplastic bone marrow causing [[pancytopenia]] ([[anemia]], [[neutropenia]], [[thrombocytopenia]]). The history and symptoms seen are secondary to these abnormalities. | ||
==History== | |||
The hallmark of aplastic anemia is past history of anemia (shortness of breath, [[dizziness]], [[headache]]s, or other signs and symptoms of [[anemia]]), exposure to certain toxins or medicines, [[radiation]] or [[chemotherapy]], infections or signs of [[infection]]s, such as [[fever]], [[bruises]] or tendency to [[bleed]] easily. Family history of [[anemia]] or other [[blood]] disorders should also be sought. | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Decrease numbers of [[red blood cell]]s, [[white blood cell]]s, and [[platelet]]s cause most of the signs and symptoms of aplastic anemia.<ref name="pmid30055055">{{cite journal |vauthors=Shallis RM, Ahmad R, Zeidan AM |title=Aplastic anemia: etiology, molecular pathogenesis and emerging concepts |journal=Eur. J. Haematol. |volume= |issue= |pages= |date=July 2018 |pmid=30055055 |doi=10.1111/ejh.13153 |url=}}</ref> | |||
===Red Blood Cells=== | ===Red Blood Cells=== | ||
* [[Fatigue]] | * [[Fatigue]] | ||
* [[Shortness of breath]] | * [[Shortness of breath]] | ||
* [[Dizziness]] | * [[Dizziness]] | ||
* [[Headaches]] | * [[Headaches]] | ||
* Coldness in hands or feet | * Coldness in hands or feet | ||
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* [[Chest pain]] | * [[Chest pain]] | ||
* Irregular heartbeats | * Irregular heartbeats | ||
* symptoms suggestive of [[heart failure]] (edema, abdominal distension) | * symptoms suggestive of [[heart failure]] [[Edema|(edema]], abdominal distension) | ||
===White Blood Cells=== | ===White Blood Cells=== | ||
* [[Fever]] | * [[Fever]] | ||
* Frequent infections | * Frequent infections | ||
* Flu-like illnesses | * Flu-like illnesses | ||
===Platelets=== | ===Platelets=== | ||
* | * [[bruise|Bruises]] | ||
* | * [[Epistaxis]] | ||
* | * [[Mucosal bleeding]] | ||
* Pinpoint red spots on [[skin]] and in the [[stool]] | |||
* [[Menorrhagia]] | |||
===Other Symptoms=== | ===Other Symptoms=== | ||
Aplastic anemia can cause signs and symptoms that aren't directly related to low blood cell counts. Examples include | Aplastic anemia can cause signs and symptoms that aren't directly related to low blood cell counts. Examples include: | ||
* Nausea | * [[Nausea]] | ||
* Skin rashes | * [[Skin rashes]] | ||
===Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria=== | ===Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria=== | ||
Some people who have aplastic anemia have a [[red blood cell]] disorder called [[paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria]], or PNH. Most people who have [[PNH]] don't have any signs or symptoms. In people who have aplastic anemia and [[PNH]], either condition can develop first. If symptoms do occur, they may include: | |||
If symptoms do occur, they may include: | * [[Shortness of breath]] | ||
* Shortness of breath | * [[Swelling]] or pain in the [[abdomen]] or swelling in the legs caused by [[blood clots]] | ||
* Swelling or pain in the abdomen or swelling in the legs caused by blood clots | * [[Blood]] in the [[urine]] | ||
* Blood in the urine | * [[Headaches]] | ||
* Headaches | * [[Jaundice]] | ||
* Jaundice | |||
==Diagnosis and management of aplastic anemia <ref name="pmid19673883">{{cite journal| author=Marsh JC, Ball SE, Cavenagh J, Darbyshire P, Dokal I, Gordon-Smith EC et al.| title=Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of aplastic anaemia. | journal=Br J Haematol | year= 2009 | volume= 147 | issue= 1 | pages= 43-70 | pmid=19673883 | doi=10.1111/j.1365-2141.2009.07842.x | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19673883 }} </ref> (DONOT EDIT)== | ==Diagnosis and management of aplastic anemia <ref name="pmid19673883">{{cite journal| author=Marsh JC, Ball SE, Cavenagh J, Darbyshire P, Dokal I, Gordon-Smith EC et al.| title=Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of aplastic anaemia. | journal=Br J Haematol | year= 2009 | volume= 147 | issue= 1 | pages= 43-70 | pmid=19673883 | doi=10.1111/j.1365-2141.2009.07842.x | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19673883 }} </ref> (DONOT EDIT)== | ||
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* Patients presenting with [[aplastic anaemia]] should be assessed to: | * Patients presenting with [[aplastic anaemia]] should be assessed to: | ||
** Confirm the diagnosis and exclude other possible causes of [[pancytopenia]] with hypocellular [[bone marrow]] | ** Confirm the diagnosis and exclude other possible causes of [[pancytopenia]] with hypocellular [[bone marrow]] | ||
** Classify the disease severity using standard blood and bone marrow criteria | ** Classify the disease severity using standard [[blood]] and [[bone marrow]] criteria | ||
** Document the presence of associated [[paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria]] (PNH) and cytogenetic clones | ** Document the presence of associated [[paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria]] (PNH) and cytogenetic clones | ||
** Exclude a possible late onset inherited bone marrow failure disorder | ** Exclude a possible late onset inherited bone marrow failure disorder | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Hematology]] | [[Category:Hematology]] | ||
[[Category:Autoimmune diseases]] | [[Category:Autoimmune diseases]] | ||
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Overview
Aplastic anemia is seen as a result of hypoplastic bone marrow causing pancytopenia (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia). The history and symptoms seen are secondary to these abnormalities.
History
The hallmark of aplastic anemia is past history of anemia (shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or other signs and symptoms of anemia), exposure to certain toxins or medicines, radiation or chemotherapy, infections or signs of infections, such as fever, bruises or tendency to bleed easily. Family history of anemia or other blood disorders should also be sought.
Symptoms
Decrease numbers of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets cause most of the signs and symptoms of aplastic anemia.[1]
Red Blood Cells
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Coldness in hands or feet
- Pale skin
- Chest pain
- Irregular heartbeats
- symptoms suggestive of heart failure (edema, abdominal distension)
White Blood Cells
- Fever
- Frequent infections
- Flu-like illnesses
Platelets
- Bruises
- Epistaxis
- Mucosal bleeding
- Pinpoint red spots on skin and in the stool
- Menorrhagia
Other Symptoms
Aplastic anemia can cause signs and symptoms that aren't directly related to low blood cell counts. Examples include:
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Some people who have aplastic anemia have a red blood cell disorder called paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, or PNH. Most people who have PNH don't have any signs or symptoms. In people who have aplastic anemia and PNH, either condition can develop first. If symptoms do occur, they may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling or pain in the abdomen or swelling in the legs caused by blood clots
- Blood in the urine
- Headaches
- Jaundice
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References
- ↑ Shallis RM, Ahmad R, Zeidan AM (July 2018). "Aplastic anemia: etiology, molecular pathogenesis and emerging concepts". Eur. J. Haematol. doi:10.1111/ejh.13153. PMID 30055055.
- ↑ Marsh JC, Ball SE, Cavenagh J, Darbyshire P, Dokal I, Gordon-Smith EC; et al. (2009). "Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of aplastic anaemia". Br J Haematol. 147 (1): 43–70. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2009.07842.x. PMID 19673883.