Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Date Published:
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Duration:
20:16
In this podcast, Dr Anna Elinder Camburn a New Zealand trained Haematologist covers Myelodysplastic Syndrome, discussing risk factors and at what point to be referring to a haematologist.
Topics:
- 00:44 Definition of myelodysplasia
- 01:57 How common is this
- 02:29 Risk factors
- 03:16 Pathophysiology
- 04:15 How does a patient present
- 06:08 Patient examination
- 07:30 Investigations
- 10:35 Red flags for referrals
- 11:29 What to expect from a specialist visit
- 13:40 Management
- 17:00 Guide for prognosis
- 18:14 Take home messages
Take-home messages
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Resources
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Medscape (2021)
- Anaemia on full blood count: investigating beyond the pale bpacnz (2013)
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) A guide for patients, families & whānau. leukaemia & blood cancer New Zealand
Presenter
Dr Anna Elinder Camburn
Pathology specialist
Dr Anna Elinder Camburn is a New Zealand trained Haematologist with specialist expertise in myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic disorders as well as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Anna is actively involved in haematology research and is the lead investigator for several clinical trials in New Zealand.
This presentation is intended for qualified health practitioners professional development and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Any opinions offered are those of the presenter or other speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of Goodfellow Unit.