Polycythemia vera

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Name:
Polycythemia vera
Description:
Polycythemia vera (PV) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.
ORPHAcode:
729
Synonyms:
Acquired primary erythrocytosis
Osler-Vaquez disease
PV
Polycythemia rubra vera
Vaquez disease
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14