The evaluation of patients with essential thrombocythemia in terms of risk of thrombosis

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the incidence factors associated with an increased risk thrombosis in patients essential thrombocythemia. METHODS: A total 200 followed-up our unit a diagnosis thrombocythemia 13 years were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: Of participants, 60.5% females and 39.5% males, overall mean (±SD) age 54.93 (±14.21) years. In 119 patients, Janus Kinase 2 positive 56.3% cases. When two patient categories defined as those or without history thrombosis, no significant differences found terms positivity, age, well white blood cells platelet counts (p>0.05). Also, thrombotic event between on basis cut-off values for (cut-off 15×103/mm3 8.7×103/mm3) platelets 1500×103/mm3) CONCLUSION: Although results are generally line published data, some divergence from previous has been observed respect events. Absence correlation leukocytosis may be related decline after treatment. reduction occurring association treatment is linked lowered thrombosis. 2-positive had similar frequency that reported literature.