Splenic infarction in polycythaemia vera: can the spleen be saved?
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Polycythaemia vera is associated with thrombotic phenomenon due to hyperviscosity of blood. Splenic infarction with splenomegaly is a catastrophic complication usually requiring splenectomy. We describe a case of splenic infarction as an initial manifestation of polycythaemia vera which was treated with serial phlebotomies and hydroxyurea alone, without the need for surgery.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 62 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014