Essential thrombocytosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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==Overview==Essential thrombocytosis (ET) is a rare hematologic disorder characterized by overproduction of platelets in the absence of an underlying disease.Platelets are responsible for hemostasis that is to control bleeding by forming plugs at the site of injury. Though overproduced, the platelets in ET are usually dysfunctional resulting in the vascular complications.

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• Under strict medical supervision, the life expectancy is usually normal.

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Treatment

Medical Therapy | Special care related to pregnancy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention

Resources

• Cancerbackup Essential Thrombocytosis page
• CMPD Education Foundation
• MPD Foundation and Research Alliance - Register for a free newsletter
• Overview of Agrylin, the tradename for anagrelide hydrochloride

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