Journal of Diagnostics Concepts & Practice ›› 2023, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (05): 494-500.doi: 10.16150/j.1671-2870.2023.05.012

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Research progress on classification and prognostic stratification of myelodysplastic syndrome

WU Duoer, CHANG Chunkang()   

  1. Department of Hematology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, China
  • Received:2023-01-02 Online:2023-10-25 Published:2024-03-15

Abstract:

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a relatively common group of myeloid malignant clonal diseases in the blood system. Different types of MDS patients have different clinical manifestations and natural course, as well as the iterations of different classification systems and versions in history, resulting distress in diagnosis, classification and treatment options. With the advancement of molecular biology technology and the use of Lenalidomide, Luspatercept, Venetoclax and other drugs, the classification criteria and prognostic scoring system of myelodysplastic syndrome have been continuously refined in recent years. In the 2016 WHO classification criteria, a molecular-related classification criterion (SF3B1) was introduced for the first time, and 5q- was redefined, emphasizing the concept of driver mutation. The 2022 WHO classification standard has more prominent molecular biological characteristics based on the original, and the classification of SF3B1 and 5q- has also been retained in the 2022 WHO classification standard. A new molecular correlation classification standard (bi-TP53) has been added to the 2022 WHO classification standard to further improve the classification of MDS patients by clinicians and researchers, reflecting the new trend of future genomics research that guide the precision medicine treatment of MDS. At the same time, the prognostic scoring system for MDS patients is constantly being updated. Based on the Revised International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS-R) for Myelodysplastic Syndromes proposed in 2012, the newly proposed Molecular International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS-M) for myelodysplastic Syndrome introduces a new prognostic scoring system for MDS patients, the stratification of risk factors in MDS patients is more precise and individualized. With the improvement of molecular targeted drugs and testing technology, IPSS-M will continue to be updated. To this end, we will summarize the classification criteria of MDS in recent years, as well as the progress and clinical significance of the prognostic stratification system.

Key words: MDS typing, WHO standards, ICC standards, IPSS - M system

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