Which of the following describes the bone marrow in a patient with Fanconi's syndrome?
A) Hypercellular with erythroid hyperplasia
B) Hypocellular with normal M:E ratio
C) Normocellular with decreased M:E ratio
D) Hypocellular with elevated M:E ratio

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Fanconi's syndrome is characterized by bone marrow failure, leading to a hypocellular marrow without a specific alteration in the myeloid to erythroid (M:E) ratio, hence the marrow is typically hypocellular with a normal M:E ratio.

Which of the Following Describes the Bone Marrow in a Patient