Acquired polycythemia vera

Therapeutic area
Rheumatology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
Polycythemia vera (PV) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.
Genetic basis
Yes
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Acquired polycythemia vera
Therapeutic area
Rheumatology

  • acquired polycythemia vera
  • Osler-Vaquez disease
  • PV
  • Vaquez disease
  • acquired primary erythrocytosis
  • polycythaemia rubra vera
  • polycythemia rubra vera
  • polycythemia vera
  • polycythemia vera, somatic
  • PRV
  • primary polycythemia

Severity
Severe

  • Genetic
  • Hereditary

  • Hematology
  • Immunology
  • Oncology
  • Rheumatology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0001115

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