In light of her fevers, hepatosplenomegaly, and pancytopenia, the hematology-oncology service was consulted. A bone marrow aspiration was performed; the bone marrow smear examination and ...

"Pancytopenia" is another confusing term and is usually caused by myelosuppression. Pancytopenia refers to inadequate numbers of all types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells, and ...

Hepatitis and cirrhosis are both diseases that affect the liver. Since hepatitis and cirrhosis are in many ways on a continuum of disease, the symptoms may be very similar. However, there are a ...