Myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts-1

Definition

A myelodysplastic syndrome defined by 5-9% blasts in the bone marrow, and <5% blasts in the blood. Approximately 25% of cases progress to an acute leukemia. (WHO)

Also known as MDS-EB-1, myelodysplastic syndrome with Excess blasts-1, RAEB-1, RAEB-I — per MONDO

Also identified as

• NCIT C7167 per MONDO
• Orphanet 100019 per MONDO
• UMLS C1318550 per MONDO