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What is Essential thrombocytosis?
is a rare chronic blood disorder characterized by the overproduction of platelets by megakaryocytes in the bone marrow in the absence of an alternative cause. In some cases this disorder may be progressive, and rarely may evolve into acute myeloid leukemia or myelofibrosis. It is one of four myeloproliferative disorders.
Questions and answers on "Essential thrombocytosis"
MY DAUGHTER IN LAW HAS AN ELEVATED PLATELET COUNT IN THE "MILLIONS"...WHAT CAN BE THE CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM THIS OR INDICATIONS OF CONCERN?...
MD Brief Answer:
Reactive causes to be ruled out to be the cause of thrombocytosis
Detailed Answer:
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hi doctor, my platelets was 1.5million, doctors told me it is essential thrombocytosis , started with the medicine hydroxyurea, and my paltelets...
MD Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have chronic myeloproliferative disorder. It may be essential...
