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Bone marrow failure in both children and adults can be either inherited or acquired. Inherited bone marrow failure is often the cause in young children, while older children and adults may acquire the disease later in life. [3] Acquired bone marrow failure may be due to aplastic anemia [4] or myelodysplastic syndrome.
The normal bone marrow architecture can be damaged or displaced by aplastic anemia, malignancies such as multiple myeloma, or infections such as tuberculosis, leading to a decrease in the production of blood cells and blood platelets.
Because the bone marrow is the manufacturing center of blood cells, the suppression of bone marrow activity causes a deficiency of blood cells. This condition can rapidly lead to life-threatening infection , as the body cannot produce leukocytes in response to invading bacteria and viruses , as well as leading to anaemia due to a lack of red ...
Red blood cells normally survive an average of about 120 days, becoming damaged (their oxygen-carrying capacity becomes compromised) as they age. Dr. Jeff Hersh explains what causes anemia and ...
Damage could be done to bone marrow during surgery or radiotherapy, leading to inflammation and hence bone marrow edema as in other lesions. Patients who have undergone hormone therapy are also susceptible to bone marrow edema due to insufficient bone metabolism and high bone turnover.
In addition to the surviving tubular epithelial cells and kidney stem cells, the bone marrow stem cells have also been shown to participate in regeneration of the proximal tubule, however, the mechanisms remain controversial. Studies examining the capacity of bone marrow stem cells to differentiate into renal cells are emerging. [34]
Myelophthisic anemia (or myelophthisis) is a severe type of anemia found in some people with diseases that affect the bone marrow. Myelophthisis refers to the displacement of hemopoietic bone-marrow tissue [1] by fibrosis, tumors, or granulomas. The word comes from the roots myelo-, which refers to bone marrow, and phthisis, shrinkage or atrophy.
Bone grafts repair damaged bones or help heal fractures. Autograft tissues are commonly obtained from the posterior iliac crest due to their high osteogenic potential and ability to supply both cancellous and cortical bones. [21]