Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of myeloid clonal disorders that have a heterogeneous spectrum of disease. The clinical presentation arises from cytopenias with potential to evolve into acute myeloid leukemia. Definitive cure may be attained via allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, however hypomethylating agents, such as Azacitadine, are commonly used as treatment. Common side effects include inhibition of hematopoietic cells, nausea, liver and kidney injury. Pan-serosit… Show more
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