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Polycythemia from mast cell activation syndrome: lessons learned.
The American journal of the medical sciences - 1 Jul 2011
Afrin Lawrence B
Abstract excerpt
A middle-aged woman presented with fatigue and mild increases in hematocrit and red cell mass. Polycythemia vera was diagnosed. She underwent therapeutic phlebotomy but clinically worsened. On reevaluation, other problems were noted including episodic malaise, nausea, rash and vasomotor issues. The JAK2V617F mutation was absent; paraneoplastic erythrocytosis was investigated. Serum tryptase and urinary...
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