H. H. Rashidi, MD
J. C. Nguyen, MD
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Polycythemia vera

A myeloprolifeartive neoplasm that usually carries the JAK2 mutation. Patients with this neoplasm typically present with splenomegaly, and some "cytosis" which is usually in the form of an elevated hematrocrit/hemoglobin with low EPO levels. The bone marrow is usually hypercellular similar to many of the other myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Polycythemia vera – Figure 1
Polycythemia vera – Figure 1
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Polycythemia vera – Figure 2
Polycythemia vera – Figure 2
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Referenced by

JAK2
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