Article
Blast phase of essential thrombocythemia: A single center study.
American journal of hematology - 1 Oct 2009
Passamonti Francesco, Rumi Elisa, Arcaini Luca, Elena Chiara, Castagnola Carlo, Zappasodi Patrizia, Bernasconi Paolo, Pietra Daniela, Pascutto Cristiana, Cazzola Mario, Lazzarino Mario
Abstract excerpt
Blast phase (BP) may occur as a late event in essential thrombocythemia (ET). This study includes 19 patients with post-ET BP diagnosed and followed in a single institution. At BP, 63% of patients had leukocytosis (white blood cell count >10 x 10(9)/L), 74% had anemia (hemoglobin value <10 g/dL), 74% had thrombocytopenia (platelet count <100 x 10(9)/L), and 84% were over 65 years of age. Cytogenetic analysis was...
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