Title of article :
Myelofibrosis in a 24-Year Old Nigerian
Author/Authors :
Mamman, A. I. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital - Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Nigeria , Rafindadi, A. H. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital - Department of Pathology, Nigeria
Abstract :
Myelofibrosis (MF) is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder that is uncommon and for which transfusion of red cells is an integral part of management. Treatment with cytoreductive agents, corticosteroids and androgens has so far been unrewarding. Stem cell transplantation may improve treatment outcome. We hereby report MF in a young Nigerian illustrating the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties encountered in the management of myelofibrosis in resource poor settings.
Keywords :
Myelofibrosis , uncommon
Journal title :
Annals of African Medicine
Journal title :
Annals of African Medicine
