Incidence and characteristics of myelodysplastic syndromes in Ourense (Spain) between 1994-1998

Incidence and characteristics of myelodysplastic syndromes in Ourense (Spain) between 1994-1998

The very few reference epidemiological studies on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) have been carried out in Europe: Germany, France, UK and Sweden. We present the first Spanish study on the incidence and characteristics of MDS. The incidence rates, distribution by FAB subtypes, sex and age groups are...

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Published in:Haematologica (Roma) Vol. 88; no. 10; p. 1197
Main Authors: Iglesias Gallego, M, Sastre Moral, JL, Gayoso Diz, P, Garcia Costa, A, Ros Forteza, S, Mayan Santos, JM
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Italy 01-10-2003
Subjects:
Humans
Incidence
Molecular Epidemiology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes - epidemiology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes - genetics
Spain - epidemiology
Spain
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Summary:The very few reference epidemiological studies on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) have been carried out in Europe: Germany, France, UK and Sweden. We present the first Spanish study on the incidence and characteristics of MDS. The incidence rates, distribution by FAB subtypes, sex and age groups are within the ranges established by the reference studies with minimal differences which we point out and attempt to explain.
ISSN:0390-6078
1592-8721