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essential thrombocytosis Flashcards

1
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what

A

myeloproliferative disorder

dysregulated megakaryocyte proliferation

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2
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hallmark

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raised platelet count

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3
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symptoms

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thrombosis - arterial or venous
bleeding - GI, intracranial
headache
dizziness/syncope

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4
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signs

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splenomegaly
erythromelalgia
livedo reticularis

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5
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erythromelalgia

A

red/blue discolourisation extremeties

often assoc with burning pain

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6
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Mx

A

hydroxycarbamide

aspirin

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