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Increased risk of lymphoid neoplasms in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jul 2009
Vannucchi Alessandro M, Masala Giovanna, Antonioli Elisabetta, Chiara Susini Maria, Guglielmelli Paola, Pieri Lisa, Maggi Laura, Caini Saverio, Palli Domenico, Bogani Costanza, Ponziani Vanessa, Pancrazzi Alessandro, Annunziato Francesco, Bosi Alberto
Abstract excerpt
Association of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) with lymphoproliferative neoplasm (LPN) has been occasionally reported. The aim of this study, which included 353 patients with polycythemia vera and 467 with essential thrombocythemia, was to assess whether the risk of developing LPN is increased in MPN patients. Expected numbers of LPN incident cases were calculated based on 5-year age group, gender, and calendar...
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