The Proliferation Index of Erythroid Cells Predicts the Development of Transfusion-dependence in Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients With Mildly Reduced Hemoglobin Levels at Initial Diagnosis

• Stefan G. C. Mestrum,
• Norbert C. J. de Wit,
• Eline M. P. Cremers,
• Roosmarie J. M. Drent,
• Frans C. S. Ramaekers,
• Anton H. N. Hopman,
• Math P. G. Leers

Affiliations

Stefan G. C. Mestrum

1 Department of Molecular Cell Biology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands

Norbert C. J. de Wit

3 Central Diagnostic Laboratory (CDL), Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands

Eline M. P. Cremers

4 Department of Hematology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Roosmarie J. M. Drent

2 Department of Clinical Chemistry & Hematology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands

Frans C. S. Ramaekers

1 Department of Molecular Cell Biology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands

Anton H. N. Hopman

1 Department of Molecular Cell Biology, GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands

Math P. G. Leers

2 Department of Clinical Chemistry & Hematology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands