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Hi, I really don't know the significance of the scan findings. In my case I've had bone marrow failure since 2003. At first I was told it was iron deficiency, then iron deficiency with other marrow abnormalities, then BMB showed MDS. I had 5 cycles of Vidaza (chemo) and the MDS was worsening when I developed neuro problems. Further investigation revealed copper deficiency which is known to cause bone marrow failure.
The MRIs all show empty marrow which (I assume) is caused by having a low marrow cellularity.
If my low cellularity shows on scans I assume that this MIGHT be what's showing on your scan. Some people have low cellularity without any disease process or symptoms, I think it can be a variation of normal.
Please don't take what I'm saying as having any substance behind it, it's just what I THINK might be the cause in my case.
Regards
Chirley
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Copper deficiency bone marrow failure (MDS RAEB 1), neuromyelopathy.
FISH reported normal cytogenetics but gene testing showed
Xq 8.21 mutation
Xq19.36 mutation
Xq21.40. mutation
1p36. Mutation
15q11.2 deletion
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