Myelodysplastic Syndrome

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

Definition of myelodysplasia
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How common is this syndrome?
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Risk factors
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Pathophysiology
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How does a patient present
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Patient examination
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Investigations
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Red flags for referral
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What to expect from a specialist visit
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Management
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Guide for prognosis
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Take home messages
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Take home messages

Consider in the elderly population.
Know the basic investigations.
Send referrals.
The term Myelodysplasia encompasses a great deal, and treatment is very variable.

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

Patient Resources

Presenter

Dr Anna Elinder Camburn

Pathology specialist

Contact here

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.

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