Myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts-2
Myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts-2
Definition
A myelodysplastic syndrome defined by 10-19% blasts in the bone marrow or 5-19% blasts in the blood and <10% blasts in the bone marrow. Approximately 33% of cases progress to acute leukemia. The prognosis is usually poor. (WHO)
Also known as MDS-EB-2, myelodysplastic syndrome with Excess blasts-2, RAEB-2, RAEB-II — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bone marrow | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bone marrow | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |