Refractory anaemia with ring sideroblasts - CISMeF
Refractory anaemia with ring sideroblastsICD-11 Category
ICD-11 code : 2A33;
Preferred Label : Refractory anaemia with ring sideroblasts;
ICD-11 definition : A myelodysplastic syndrome characterized by an anemia in which 15% or more of the
erythroid precursors are ringed sideroblasts. The ring sideroblast is an erythroid
precursor in which one third or more of the nucleus is encircled by granules which
are positive for iron stain.;
ICD-11 synonym : refractory sideroblastic anaemia; refractory anaemia with ringed sideroblasts; refractory anaemia with sideroblasts; primary acquired sideroblastic anaemia; RARS - [refractory anaemia with ringed sideroblasts]; acquired idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia;
A myelodysplastic syndrome characterized by an anemia in which 15% or more of the
erythroid precursors are ringed sideroblasts. The ring sideroblast is an erythroid
precursor in which one third or more of the nucleus is encircled by granules which
are positive for iron stain.