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==Overview==
==Overview==
Symptoms of myelodysplastic syndrome include
==Myelodysplastic syndrome history and symptoms==
==Myelodysplastic syndrome history and symptoms==
* [[Anemia]]—chronic tiredness, shortness of breath, chilled sensation, sometimes chest pain
Symptoms of myelodysplastic syndrome include
* [[Neutropenia]] (low neutrophil count) —increased susceptibility to [[infection]]
* [[Thrombocytopenia]] (low platelet count) —increased susceptibility to [[bleeding]]


Although there is some risk for developing [[acute myelogenous leukemia]],  about 50% of deaths occur as a result of bleeding or infection.  Leukemia that occurs as a result of myelodysplasia is notoriously resistant to treatment.


==References==
==References==

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