An increased percentage of myeloid CD34+ bone marrow cells stratifies intermediate IPSS-R myelodysplastic syndrome patients into prognostically significant groups.

CONCLUSION: We found that BM CD34+My percentage has an independent value concerning the IPSS-R, especially relevant for the prediction of transformation to AML and within the intermediate group.
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Source: International Journal of Laboratory Hematology - May 18, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Chen-Liang TH, Casado-Prieto AM, Campos-Rodríguez V, Hurtado AM, Amigo ML, García-Malo MD, Vicente V, Ortuño FJ, Jerez A Tags: Int J Lab Hematol Source Type: research