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Characteristics, Types, and Therapeutic Options of Myelodysplastic Syndrome
The myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a condition characterized by abnormalities in the hematopoietic system, primarily marked by the immaturity of blood cells or a decrease in their numbers. This syndrome primarily affects the elderly population, but it can also occur in younger individuals. Understanding the diagnosis and treatment of MDS is crucial for patients, as the disease can have long-term consequences for quality of life and survival rates. Development of Myelodysplastic Syndromes Myelodysplastic syndromes develop in situations where the bone marrow fails to produce an adequate quantity and quality of blood cells. In MDS, immature or abnormal blood cells are formed, which die off in the bone marrow or bloodstream,…