Tag: bone marrow disorders
Refractory Anemia
Refractory Anemia: Definition and Description of Refractory Anemia: Refractory anemia is a subtype of anemia, characterized by the body’s failure to produce an adequate amount of red blood cells. It is a chronic condition often associated with ineffective hematopoiesis, which means that the production of blood cells in the bone marrow is not functioning properly.…
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH): Definition and Description of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH): Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, acquired bone marrow disorder characterized by the destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis), which leads to the release of hemoglobin into the urine. This condition occurs due to a mutation in the PIGA gene, resulting in…