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Investigation and Management of Erythrocytosis.
Current hematologic malignancy reports - 1 Oct 2016
McMullin Mary Frances
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An absolute erythrocytosis is present when the red cell mass is greater than 125 % of the predicted value for sex and body mass. It can have a primary or secondary and congenital or acquired cause. New causes particularly congenital continue to be discovered and investigated. Investigation for the cause starts with repeat and confirmation of the raised hemoglobin and measurement of an erythropoietin level to...
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