What are other names for Myelofibrosis?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Myelofibrosis goes by many names including idiopathic myelofibrosis, agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, chronic myelosclerosis, aleukemic megakaryocytic myelosis, and leukoerythroblastosis

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Is myelofibrosis easy to diagnose?

Because symptoms are similar to other diseases (mostly leukemias), myelofibrosis is not easy to diagnose

Can Myelofibrosis get worse?

Myelofibrosis can progress to acute lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma

Does myelofibrosis always produce symptoms?

About one quarter of all patients with myelofibrosis have no symptoms (asymptomatic)

What does Myelofibrosis stem from?

Myelofibrosis is caused by an abnormality in a single stem cell, which causes it to grow out of control

Is idiopathic myelofibrosis fatal?

Idiopathic myelofibrosis typically becomes progressively worse and can cause death

Is fatigue a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is fever a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is itchiness a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is Myelofibrosis associated with leukoerythroblastosis?

Yes

Is Myelofibrosis associated with tuberculosis?

Yes

Is paleness a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes

Is weakness a symptom of myelofibrosis?

Yes