The correlation of ineffective erythropoiesis biomarkers and development of extramedullary hematopoiesis in patients with thalassemia

Conclusions:Advanced age and high PS-exposed RBC levels are associated with EMH in thalassemia. PS-exposed RBCs showed a modest correlation with EMH and may be used to predict the development of EMH in thalassemia.

Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - June 29, 2022 Category: Hematology Authors: Siriyakorn Chansai, Supawadee Yamsri, Supan Fucharoen, Goonnapa Fucharoen, Nattiya Teawtrakul Source Type: research