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Transient abnormal myelopoiesis in a phenotypically normal newborn with polyclonal trisomy 21.
International journal of hematology - 1 Jun 2014
Corazza Francesco, Astolfi Annalisa, Libri Virginia, Franzoni Monica, Serravalle Salvatore, Alessandroni Rosina, Melchionda Fraia, Pession Andrea
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We report a rare case of transient abnormal myelopoiesis (TAM) in a phenotypically normal neonate. The presence of a palpable hepatomegaly prompted in-depth laboratory tests, which revealed the presence of severe hyperleukocytosis, with blast cells present in a peripheral blood smear. Although no signs of Down syndrome were present, we suspected TAM. Further analysis identified a mutation in GATA1 along with the...
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