Genetic basis of congenital erythrocytosis.

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INTRODUCTION: Congenital Erythrocytosis (CE) represents a rare and heterogeneous clinical entity. It is caused by deregulated erythropoiesis where red blood cell overproduction results in elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. CE may either be primary or secondary to elevated erythropoietin concentrations. The only known form of primary CE is caused by mutations in the EPOR gene. Secondary CE can be a...

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