Does Pancytopenia Go Away

The prognosis of pancytopenia depends largely upon its cause. Thankfully, we now have treatments such as transfusions and stimulating factors to help with the specific blood cell deficiencies while the underlying condition is evaluated and treated.

How long can you live with pancytopenia without treatment?

In about half of pancytopenia cases, the cause is not known (idiopathic). Pancytopenia is serious and should not be ignored. Without treatment, it can lead to life-threatening symptoms that affect the entire body such as oxygen shortage and immune system problems.

Is pancytopenia chronic?

The evaluation of pancytopenia begins with a bone marrow examination to exclude leukemia. Chronic pancytopenia in combination with hypocellular bone marrow, history of chronic diarrhea, and skeletal abnormalities should direct the diagnostic process toward SBDS.