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This neoplasm is not reportable.
Name
Pancytopenia
Reportability
This neoplasm is not reportable
Abstractor Notes
Pancytopenia frequently is caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Alternate Names
Idiopathic pancytopenia
Definition
A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of red and white blood cells and platelets in the blood.
Pancytopenia occurs when there is a problem with the blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow. Signs and symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, fever, pale skin, purple or red spots on the skin, rash, easy bruising, and abnormal bleeding.
Pancytopenia may be caused by certain autoimmune, bone marrow, or genetic disorders. It may also be caused by infection, poor nutrition, pregnancy, cancer treatment (such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy), or exposure to certain toxins, chemicals, or medicines.
Pancytopenia occurs when there is a problem with the blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow. Signs and symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, fever, pale skin, purple or red spots on the skin, rash, easy bruising, and abnormal bleeding.
Pancytopenia may be caused by certain autoimmune, bone marrow, or genetic disorders. It may also be caused by infection, poor nutrition, pregnancy, cancer treatment (such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy), or exposure to certain toxins, chemicals, or medicines.
Sources
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Pages: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/800017
Pages: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/800017
