Polycythemia vera in the elderly
Polycythaemia vera is a clonal, chronic myeloproliferative disease of unknown etiology characterized by a significant increase in red blood cells. It is characterized by a significant increase in the total number of red blood cells and total blood volume, usually accompanied by an increase in granulocytes and thrombocytosis; increased blood viscosity; bone marrow hyperplasia, often with myelofibrosis and extramedullary hematopoiesis in the late stage; enlarged spleen, unique red-purple skin and mucous membranes, and a variety of vascular and nervous system symptoms.
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Site of disease:
Blood vessels
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Infectious :
Not contagious
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Frequent population:
Anyone can get sick, especially the elderly and...
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Related symptoms:
Increased red blood cells
itchy skin
ecchymosis
sclerosis
cyst
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Concurrent disease: