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