The first report of a JAK2 V617F-positive myeloproliferative neoplasm with initial manifestation as a rare pampiniform venous plexus thrombosis and review of the literature.

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Pampiniform venous plexus (PVP) thrombosis is exceedingly rare, with fewer than 25 cases described. Thus, the etiology and pathophysiology remain largely unknown. A 38-year-old male with no known risk factors incidentally noted a 10-day history of right testicular discomfort prompting evaluation. Findings included extensive right PVP thrombus, critically elevated hematocrit, and a JAK2 V617F gene variant. Despite...

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