T8 - L2 CMPD and CML Flashcards
1
Q
what are chronic myeloproliferative disorders?
A
- Clonal stem cell disorders of the bone marrow
- malignant
2
Q
list some chronic myeloproliferative disorders?
A
- Polycythaemia Vera (PV)
- Essential thrombocytosis (ET)
- Idiopathic Myelofibrosis (IMF)
3
Q
what are symptoms of Polycythaemia Vera (PV)?
A
- Insidious
- Itching (aquagenic- hot baths)
- Plethoric face
- Headache, muzziness,
- General malaise
- Tinnitus
- Peptic ulcer
- Gangrene of the toes
4
Q
what are signs of Polycythaemia Vera (PV)?
A
- Plethora
- Engorged retinal veins
- Splenomegaly
5
Q
The presence of a JAK2 V617F mutation
in peripheral blood DNA is diagnostic of what?
A
myeloproliferative disorder