Dyserythropoiesis is the abnormal formation of red blood cells with an unusual shape and inability to mature into functional red blood cells leading to their shortage. It is an inherited anemic disorder with symptoms such as tiredness, pale skin, jaundice, weakness, enlarged liver or spleen, and formation of gall stones. Treatment involves blood transfusions and apheresis.
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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 53 year old woman diagnosed with polycythemia vera (PV) three years ago. I am being treated with phlebotomy. I have fatigue at times, as well as some thinking impairment at times. Over time I have developed various anomalies in my blood test results, which my doctor explained as... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query regarding polycythemia, my opinion is as follows: Due to nutritional deficiencies, secondary to excessive RBC (red blood cell) production and also mild dyserythropoiesis (defective development of red blood cells), you can find microcytic hypochromic ce... Read Full »