Which of the following is a cause of 'Myelophthisic anemia'?
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Correct answer: Bone marrow infiltration by metastatic tumor or fibrosis
Myelophthisic anemia occurs when the normal hematopoietic tissue in the bone marrow is replaced by non-hematopoietic material, such as metastatic cancer cells, granulomas, or fibrous tissue (myelofibrosis).
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