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Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) and viruses

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Dec 13, 2023 | Replies (53)
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@eileen11108

I was confused by this also. My hematologist told me I have Essential Thrombocytosis but my paperwork said I had Essential Thrombocythemia. I investigated this and found they are one and the same. Reason why?

Eileen

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Rhonda Gregory | @rjgregory440 | Feb 3, 2023

according to the nhlbi.nih.gov website: Thrombocythemia refers to a high platelet count that is not caused by another health condition. This condition is sometimes called primary or essential thrombocythemia. Thrombocytosis refers to a high platelet count caused by another disease or condition.

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