2024年4月11日 · The life expectancy of patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM), when considered as a group, is shorter than that of the general population, with most

Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a heterogeneous group of rare autoimmune diseases in which ANCA target and activate neutrophils. These, in turn, attack the cells lining small blood vessels, causing inflammation and damage. 1 Depending on which organ or system is affected, the symptoms of AAV can vary greatly. Clinical features include, …

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Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the body attacks components of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ), causing weakness of voluntary skeletal muscles and fatigue with repetitive movements. MG especially affects the eyes, peripheral extremities, bulbar system, and respiratory system. 1 General Prognosis In general, most individuals with MG who receive …

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of blood cancers that affect the way the bone marrow produces blood cells, including red blood cells, white

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a heterogenous group of hematological neoplasms characterized by a clonal disorder of hematopoietic stem cells that causes ineffective hematopoiesis, dysplasia and cytopenias. 1 In MDS, the DNA of the hematopoietic stem cells is damaged, resulting in difficulties producing normal blood cells. 2 Signs of MDS Signs are …

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2024年12月28日 · Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disease characterized by low platelet counts. 1-3 In ITP, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets, which are essential for blood clotting. While destruction occurs primarily in the spleen, ITP can lead to various symptoms of bleeding, ranging from mild bruising and petechiae to severe and …