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'''Primary [[polycythemia]]''', often called '''[[polycythemia vera]]''' (PCV), polycythemia rubra vera (PRV), or erythremia, occurs when excess red blood cells are produced as a result of an abnormality of the [[bone marrow]]. Often, excess [[white blood cell]]s and [[platelet]]s are also produced. Polycythemia vera is classified as a [[myeloproliferative | '''Primary [[polycythemia]]''', often called '''[[polycythemia vera]]''' (PCV), polycythemia rubra vera (PRV), or erythremia, occurs when excess red blood cells are produced as a result of an abnormality of the [[bone marrow]]. Often, excess [[white blood cell]]s and [[platelet]]s are also produced. Polycythemia vera is classified as a [[myeloproliferative neoplasm]]. | ||
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{{Hematological malignancy histology}} | {{Hematological malignancy histology}} | ||
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Overview
Primary polycythemia, often called polycythemia vera (PCV), polycythemia rubra vera (PRV), or erythremia, occurs when excess red blood cells are produced as a result of an abnormality of the bone marrow. Often, excess white blood cells and platelets are also produced. Polycythemia vera is classified as a myeloproliferative neoplasm.