Suggested criteria for the clinical diagnosis of Polycythemia vera (PV) include all except –
Correct Answer: Low aerial oxygen saturation
Description: <p>In polycythemia vera,erythrocytosis occurs,so red cell mass increases. It is characterised by pancytosis(increased red cells,granulocytes,platelet).Splenomegaly producing abdominal fullness will be also present.There is increased aerial oxygen saturation in polycythemia vera.</p><p>Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 359.</p>
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