NURS 4430 Chapter Notes - Chapter 34: Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, Multiple Myeloma, Pancytopenia
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Med surg chapter 34: management of patients with hematologic. Defect in stem cell that differentiate into all myeloid cells. Affects all ages with peak incidence at age 60 years. Mutation in myloid stem cell with uncontrolled proliferation of cells. A more aggressive phase that occurs when cml doesn"t respond. Most aggressive stage more than 20 percent myeloblasts or lymphoblasts symptoms are similar to those of acute myeloid leukemia. Pain or fullness below the ribs on the left side. Treatment targeted drugs, stem-cell transplant, chemotherapy, biological therapy. Uncontrolled proliferation of immature cells from lymphoid stem cells. Lumps caused by swollen lymph nodes in and around the neck, underarm, abdomen or groin. Treatment chemotherapy targeted drugs that specifically kill cancer cells. Survival varies from 2-14 years depending on stage. Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpits, stomach, or groin. Pain or fullness in your stomach, which may be because the disease has made your spleen bigger.
