Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia-3
Androgen
therapy for severe anemia
Therapy:
Glucosteroids
for hemolytic anemia
Hydroxyurea,
interferon-a and –g,
radiation
Splenectomy
to relieve pain, portal hypertension, and
thrombocytopenia
Busulfate
for reduction of fibrosis & hypercellularity
For
severe splenic pain:
Prognosis:
Depends
on severity of anemia & thrombocytopenia:
Median
= 5 years
15
years possible