Essential Thrombocythemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common mutation?
A
Jak 2 mutation
2
Q
What happens?
A
Development of an excess of abnormally functioning plateletts
3
Q
Presentation?
A
Thrombosis, bleeding, splenomegaly
4
Q
Morphology?
A
Increased megakaryocytes
5
Q
Diagnosis
A
Very high platelett count, Normal TPO