Volume : IX, Issue : XII, December - 2019

A retrospective study of pancytopenia

B. Magesh, Dr. E Yogalakshmi

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Introduction:Pancytopenia refers to the combination of anaemia,leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.Causes maybe due to bone marrow failure, bone marrow infiltration, ineffective haematopoiesis or peripheral pooling. The severity and underlying pathology determines the management and prognosis. Methods:This is a retrospective study conducted by the department of Pathology at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital based on gender, age and etiological causes of Pancytopenia. Results:On study comprised of 60 patients females were more predominantly affected when compared to males at the ratio of 1.38:1.The most commonly affected age group was between 40 – 70 years.The most common etiological cause was found to be Anaemia.Other causes included Neoplasm Infections and Chronic diseases Conclusions:The etiological causes of Pancytopenia vary depending on age, gender, country, and other conditions.Most of the etiological causes could be diagnosed with laboratory analysis and radiological imaging.MegaloblasticAnaemia is the most common cause for Pancytopenia.

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A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF PANCYTOPENIA, B.Magesh, Dr. E Yogalakshmi INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-12 | December-2019

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