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Aplastic Anemia

Characterized by Pancytopenia

of all blood cell types

RBCs

White blood cells (WBCs)

Platelets

Hypocellular bone marrow 

Etiology

Congenital

Chromosomal alterations

Acquired

Results from exposure to ionizing radiation, chemical 
agents, viral and bacterial infections

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Hematologic System, Oncologic Disorders & Anemias

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