Classification of patients with MDS according to the FAB system
| FAB subtype . | Frequencies (%) . | Mean and SD of BM blast cell count . | Mean IPSS . |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA | 52 (25) | 1.9% (SD = 1.7%) | 0.32 |
| RARS | 28 (13) | 2.1% (SD = 1.5%) | 0.24 |
| RAEB | 67 (32) | 9.4% (SD = 5.2%) | 1.39 |
| RAEB-T | 20 (10) | 23.8% (SD = 5.2%) | 2.41 |
| CMML | 40 (20) | 7.2% (SD = 10.5%) | 0.85 |
| Total | 207 |
| FAB subtype . | Frequencies (%) . | Mean and SD of BM blast cell count . | Mean IPSS . |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA | 52 (25) | 1.9% (SD = 1.7%) | 0.32 |
| RARS | 28 (13) | 2.1% (SD = 1.5%) | 0.24 |
| RAEB | 67 (32) | 9.4% (SD = 5.2%) | 1.39 |
| RAEB-T | 20 (10) | 23.8% (SD = 5.2%) | 2.41 |
| CMML | 40 (20) | 7.2% (SD = 10.5%) | 0.85 |
| Total | 207 |