Polycythemia Vera Flashcards
1
Q
What is polycythemia Vera
A
Much like primary myelofibrosis, it is a mutation of JAK 2.
2
Q
What lineage is primarily affected?
A
Erythroid
3
Q
What does blood look like?
A
Increased red blood cells/hct. Sludgy rbc movement.
4
Q
What does polycythemia mean?
A
Inc red blood cell volume in blood.
5
Q
Lab?
A
look for decreased EPO
6
Q
Treat?
A
phlebotomy, deplete iron, aspirin
