Primary myelofibrosis is a type of blood cancer called a myeloproliferative neoplasm. It starts in the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. In this condition, abnormal blood-forming stem cells cause excessive production of certain blood cell types, especially megakaryocytes (the cells that make platelets). Over time, these abnormal cells …
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What does fibrotic mean? Fibrotic is a word pathologists use to describe a process called fibrosis. To learn more, read our article about fibrosis.
Cirrhosis is a long-term condition in which the normal structure of the liver is replaced by scar tissue and regenerative nodules. Over time, repeated liver injury causes bands of scar tissue to form. These bands divide the liver into round areas called nodules, each composed of regenerating liver cells. Although these cells try to repair …
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Fibrosis is a process where the body forms too much fibrous connective tissue, commonly known as scar tissue, in an organ or tissue. This usually occurs as part of your body’s natural healing response after injury or long-term inflammation. While fibrosis helps repair damage, excessive scarring can cause problems by replacing healthy tissue and disrupting …
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