Essential Thrombocythemia Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common mutation?

A

Jak 2 mutation

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2
Q

What happens?

A

Development of an excess of abnormally functioning plateletts

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3
Q

Presentation?

A

Thrombosis, bleeding, splenomegaly

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4
Q

Morphology?

A

Increased megakaryocytes

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5
Q

Diagnosis

A

Very high platelett count, Normal TPO

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