Which of the following would be an unexpected finding in myleodysplastic syndrome with a deletion of 5q?

a. Refractory anemia
b. Thrombocytosis
c. Less than 1% blasts in peripheral blood
d. Auer rods


ANS: D
5q Syndrome predominantly affects older women. Typical findings are anemia, thrombocytosis, and hypolobulated megakaryocytes. Less than 1% blasts are seen on peripheral blood. Auer rods are not seen.

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