Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Ring Sideroblasts - CISMeF
Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Ring SideroblastsNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Ring Sideroblasts;
NCIt synonyms : Pure Sideroblastic Anemia; RARS; MDS-RS; Refractory Anemia with Ring Sideroblasts;
NCIt related terms : Refractory Anemia with Ringed Sideroblasts;
NCIt definition : A myelodysplastic syndrome characterized by an anemia in which 15% or more of the
erythroid precursors are ring 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. (WHO, 2001);