Remission of transfusion-dependent myelodysplastic syndrome in association with respiratory tract infection

Ann Hematol. 2005 Sep;84(9):614-5. doi: 10.1007/s00277-005-1017-5. Epub 2005 Mar 31.

Abstract

We describe a case of blood transfusion-dependent myelodysplastic syndrome (refractory anaemia), associated with macrocytosis and elevated percentage of hypochromic cells. Following an acute hospital admission with a respiratory tract infection, the patient entered a complete and sustained remission.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anemia, Hypochromic
  • Anemia, Macrocytic
  • Anemia, Refractory
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Female
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes / complications*
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes / pathology
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes / therapy
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / complications*
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents