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Polycythemia vera is a rare, chronic blood cancer. It is a myeloproliferative neoplasm, meaning that the bone marrow produces too many red blood cells. This overproduction can also lead to an excess of white blood cells and platelets. The increased number of red blood cells makes the blood thicker, increasing the risk of blood clots. These clots can cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, and deep vein thrombosis.
The exact cause of polycythemia vera is unknown, but it is associated with a mutation in the
Diagnosis involves blood tests to measure red blood cell count, white blood cell count, platelet count, and