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Red blood cell transfusion-dependency implies a poor survival in primary myelofibrosis irrespective of IPSS and DIPSS.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20884708     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Risk stratification in primary myelofibrosis is currently based on two international prognostic scoring systems, neither of which takes into consideration red blood cell transfusion-dependency. In 288 consecutive patients with primary myelofibrosis, red blood cell transfusion-dependency at diagnosis affects survival independently of the International Prognostic Scoring System (P < 0.001). To evaluate the dynamic impact on survival of red blood cell transfusion-dependency, we performed a Cox's regression analysis with transfusion status as time-dependent covariate in 220 regularly followed patients with primary myelofibrosis. Patients who begin red blood cell transfusions anytime (n = 80, 36%) have a significantly worse survival compared to those who continue follow up without transfusions (HR: 7.8, 95%CI: 5.1-11.9; P < 0.001). Adjusting for Dynamic International Prognostic Scoring System in a multivariate analysis, red blood cell transfusion-dependency retained an independent prognostic impact on survival. This study suggests that red blood cell transfusion-dependency should be considered to improve risk stratification of primary myelofibrosis during follow up.
Authors:
Chiara Elena; Francesco Passamonti; Elisa Rumi; Luca Malcovati; Luca Arcaini; Emanuela Boveri; Michele Merli; Daniela Pietra; Cristiana Pascutto; Mario Lazzarino
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-09-30
Journal Detail:
Title:  Haematologica     Volume:  96     ISSN:  1592-8721     ISO Abbreviation:  Haematologica     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-03     Completed Date:  2011-05-26     Revised Date:  2011-07-20    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0417435     Medline TA:  Haematologica     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  167-70     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Hematology Oncology, Division of Hematology, University of Pavia Medical School and Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cohort Studies
Erythrocyte Transfusion / mortality*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Selection
Primary Myelofibrosis / diagnosis,  mortality*,  therapy*
Prognosis
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Survival Rate
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Haematologica. 2011 Jan;96(1):8-10   [PMID:  21193428 ]

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