Gelatinous transformation of bone marrow: a study of 43 cases.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2005 Jan; 48(1): 1-3
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Gelatinous marrow transformation (GMT) is an uncommon and poorly recognized condition characterized by deposition of seromucinous gelatinous material in the bone marrow stroma. Forty-three cases of GMT were studied in a period of 4 years. There was male preponderance. Fourteen cases were in pediatric age group (less than 12 years). Majority of patients had a preceding history of anorexia, malnutrition and chronic debility. All the patients had anemia. Bone marrow biopsy revealed focal or diffuse GMT. Bone marrow aspirate showed metachromatic dense mucoid material with a few entrapped hematopoietic cells on Giemsa staining. The gelatinous material stained with alcian blue at pH 2.5.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Staining and Labeling
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Biopsy, Needle
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Bone Marrow
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Bone Marrow Diseases
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Anorexia
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Child
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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