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Essential thrombocytosis classification

Introduction

Overview

Overview

There is no classification system established for essential thrombocytosis. However, a familial form of essential thrombocytosis has been previously reported.[1]

Classification

Classification

  • There is no classification system established for essential thrombocytosis. However, essential thrombocytosis may be broadly classified into two types:[1]
    • Sporadic
      • The majority of cases remain sporadic.
    • Genetic
      • Inheritance is in an autosomal dominant fashion with incomplete penetrance.
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Trifa, Adrian P.; Cucuianu, Andrei; Popp, Radu A. (2014). “Familial Essential Thrombocythemia Associated withMPLW515L Mutation in Father andJAK2V617F Mutation in Daughter”. Case Reports in Hematology. 2014: 1–3. doi:10.1155/2014/841787. ISSN 2090-6560.


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