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Polycythemia vera

ORPHA:729· ICD-10 D45

Definition

A rare acquired myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass (RBCM) caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
All ages