Essential thrombocytosis risk factors
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Overview
Risk factors in the development of Essential thrombocytosis are presence of JAK2 gene mutation, high white cell count >15 x 10/L at diagnosis, previous bone marrow fibrosis, age greater than 60 years and female sex.[1]
Risk factors
- Most common risk factor in the development of Essential thrombocytosis is age greater than 60 years.[1] Most patients go undiagnosed until late.
- Other risk factors for ET include:
- Presence of JAK2 mutation
- High white cell count of 15 x 10/L at the time of diagnosis
- Previous history of bone marrow fibrosis
- Female sex
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beer PA, Erber WN, Campbell PJ, Green AR (2011). "How I treat essential thrombocythemia". Blood. 117 (5): 1472–82. doi:10.1182/blood-2010-08-270033. PMC 3145107. PMID 21106990.