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Idiopathic Myelofibrosis in an Infant

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Idiopathic Myelofibrosis (MF) is an extremely rare condition in children. It has a very variable clinical spectrum. Cases of secondary myelofibrosis associated with Vitamin D deficiency and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have been reported from India .In this case report, the authors describe clinical signs, laboratory findings and histologic features in a 6 month old infant with Idiopathic myelofibrosis.

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  1. Department of Pathology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra (W), Mumbai, India

    Rupali R. Bavikar & Meenal S. Hastak

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai, India

    Rajesh K. Kulkarni & Ashok D. Rathod

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    Rajesh K. Kulkarni

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Bavikar, R.R., Kulkarni, R.K., Rathod, A.D. et al. Idiopathic Myelofibrosis in an Infant. Indian J Pediatr 78, 734–736 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-010-0340-6

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