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Is polycythemia a cancer?
Polycythemia vera (pol-e-sy-THEE-me-uh VEER-uh) is a type of blood cancer. It causes your bone marrow to make too many red blood cells.
What is the difference between polycythemia and polycythemia vera?
Secondary polycythemia is defined as an absolute increase in red blood cell mass that is caused by enhanced stimulation of red blood cell production. In contrast, polycythemia vera is characterized by bone marrow with an inherent increased proliferative activity.
Is polycythemia vera a fatal disease?
Polycythemia vera can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated. It can cause blood clots resulting in a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. Liver and spleen enlargement are other possible complications.
What is the most common cause of death in polycythemia vera?
Venous and arterial thrombosis has been reported in 15-60% of patients, depending on the control of their disease. It is the major cause of death in 10-40% of patients. All of the following have been noted: Pulmonary embolism.
Are there any other diseases that cause cytopenia?
Other conditions commonly associated with cytopenia include: cancer, such as leukemia, multiple myeloma or Hodgkin’s or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma blood diseases that destroy blood cells or prevent blood cell production, such as paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and aplastic anemia
What are the signs and symptoms of cytopenia?
Nailing down the symptoms of cytopenia is a bit difficult, as each type of the condition may present unique symptoms. The symptoms of anemia can include pale skin, dizziness, confusion, poor concentration, frequent headaches, lightheadedness, tachycardia, shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, and lethargy.
What are the options for treatment of cytopenia?
How to Treat Cytopenia 1 Medical Options. In terms of general cytopenia, there are some medical treatments… 2 Blood Transfusion. This seemingly drastic measure may be necessary in severe cases of cytopenia. 3 Stem Cells and Bone Marrow Transplantation. 4 Bone Marrow Stimulation. Medications like Procrit, Neupogen,…
Is it dangerous to have pancytopenia or cytopenia?
This can be extremely dangerous for your body, as pancytopenia makes you susceptible to all of the issues that we’ve listed above. Now that you know about the different types of cytopenia, you may be wondering what actually causes cytopenia.