Reduction of Tear-Drop poikilocytes in a case of myelofibrosis following splenectomy

Myelofibrosis is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder characterised by splenomegaly, leukoerythroblastic anaemia, tear-drop poikilocytosis and marrow fibrosis. Splenectomy is indicated for patients requiring frequent transfusions or massive splenomegaly causing distressing symptoms and severe throm...

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Main Authors: Chooi-Fun Leong, Soon-Keng Cheong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit UKM 2006
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/1893/1/13._81-84_%28MH_004%29.pdf