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Polycythemia Vera: Rapid Evidence Review.
American family physician - 1 Jun 2021
Fox Steven, Griffin Leslie, Robinson Harris Dominique
Abstract excerpt
Polycythemia vera is one of three stem-cell-derived myeloid malignancies commonly known as myeloproliferative neoplasms. It is characterized by erythrocytosis, often with associated leukocytosis and thrombocytosis. It has a significant negative impact on overall mortality and morbidity in the form of arterial and venous clots, symptoms of fatigue and pruritus, and conversion to leukemia and myelofibrosis. The...
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