This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
| Medical Terms | Other Names | Learn More: HPO ID |
|---|---|---|
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Bone marrow hypercellularity | 0031020 | |
| Erythroid hypoplasia | 0012133 | |
| Increased lactate dehydrogenase level | 0025435 | |
| Macrocytic |
0001972 | |
| Megakaryocyte |
0031385 | |
| Thrombocytosis |
Increased number of platelets in blood
|
0001894 |
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormal bleeding |
Bleeding tendency
|
0001892 |
| Abnormality of bone marrow stromal |
0012129 | |
| Abnormality of neutrophil morphology | 0011992 | |
| Acute myeloid leukemia | 0004808 | |
| Anisocytosis |
Unequal size of red blood cells
|
0011273 |
| Bone marrow hypocellularity |
Bone marrow failure
|
0005528 |
| Chronic infection | 0031035 | |
| Leukopenia |
Decreased blood leukocyte number
Low white blood cell count
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|
0001882 |
| Multiple lineage myelodysplasia | 0012148 | |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| Abnormal megakaryocyte morphology | 0012143 | |
| 0001452 | ||
| Myelodysplasia | 0002863 | |
| Refractory macrocytic anemia | 0004861 | |
| 0001428 | ||
| Sporadic |
No previous family history
|
0003745 |
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.
If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.
You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.
Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.
Living with a genetic or rare disease can impact the daily lives of patients and families. These resources can help families navigate various aspects of living with a rare disease.
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