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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no established risk factors for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. However, PNH is usually associated with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and acute myelogenous leukemia.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- Common risk factors of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria are not establised.
- However, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is usually associated with the following diseases:[1]
References
References
- ↑ Brodsky RA (2014). “Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria”. Blood. 124 (18): 2804–11. doi:10.1182/blood-2014-02-522128. PMC 4215311. PMID 25237200.
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