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2023-04-10T11:13:46.000Z

Visual abstract | Key updates to the classification of MDS in the 5th WHO Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours

Apr 10, 2023
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Learning objective: After reading this article, learners will be able to recall key changes to the classification of myelodysplastic syndromes in the 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours.

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The MDS Hub is pleased to present a visual abstract summarizing the key updates and changes in the 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Haematolymphoid Tumours: Myeloid and Histiocytic/Dendritic Neoplasms. Updates include the grouping of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) entities as genetically or morphologically defined and the addition of MDS-SF3B1, MDS-5q, and MDS-biTP53 as genetically defined subtypes. Terminology describing the types of childhood MDS have been revised and the diagnostic criteria for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia have been amended.


 

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