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Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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- Acquired Causes ... Paraneoplastic (e.g ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal ... #Vera #PV #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis
Secondary Thrombocytosis (a.k.a Reactive Thrombocytosis):
 • Acute infection
 • Solid organ
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... inflammatory disorders (e.g ... thrombocythemia (ET) • Polycythemia ... vera (PV) • Myelodysplastic ... #hematology #secondary
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Polycythemia Vera ... (PV) - Diagnosis ... JAK2 mutation OR Abnormally ... for PV are not ... #hematology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
in mild cases) ... hemophilia type (e.g ... Classify severity Treatment ... by a hemophilia treatment ... #hematology
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... are usually near-normal ... PV, MDS, CML) Treatment ... Thrombocythemia #ET #hematology ... diagnosis #management #hematology