Friday, August 12, 2011

primary Polycythaemia Complications


Complications

n Thrombosis, cerebrovascular insult, peptic ulcers, myeloid metaplasia, leukemia, and hemorrhage are common complications that result in the death of about 50% of untreated individuals within 18 months of the appearance of symptoms.

n  The median survival rate in treated individuals is 7 to 15 years.

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