Multiple Choice
Which type of MDS demonstrates a mild decreased white blood cell (WBC) count (3.9 10/L) , increased erythropoiesis and normal numbers of blast cells in the marrow, and <15% sideroblasts?
A) Refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts (RARS)
B) Refractory anemia (RA)
C) Refractory anemia with excess blasts (RAEB)
D) Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML)
E) None of the above
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