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What's the difference between polycythemia and PV?

There isn't a difference — they're the same condition! PV stands for polycythemia vera, which is also called primary polycythemia or polycythemia (rubra) vera.

PV is a rare type of blood cancer where your bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. It's a Show Full Answer

What's the difference between polycythemia and PV?

There isn't a difference — they're the same condition! PV stands for polycythemia vera, which is also called primary polycythemia or polycythemia (rubra) vera.

PV is a rare type of blood cancer where your bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. It's a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), meaning it causes excessive production of blood cells in your bone marrow.

The "vera" part of the name helps distinguish it from other types of polycythemia that might have different causes. When doctors say "PV," they're simply using the shortened version of polycythemia vera.

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