Idiopathic myelofibrosis in an infant

Indian J Pediatr. 2011 Jun;78(6):734-6. doi: 10.1007/s12098-010-0340-6. Epub 2010 Dec 28.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Primary Myelofibrosis / diagnosis*