What is the difference between polycythemia and PV?
Great question! There isn't really a difference - they're the same condition. PV stands for "polycythemia vera," which is the full medical name for the condition your doctor is referring to.
Polycythemia vera is a type of blood cancer where your bone marrow makes too Show Full Answer
What is the difference between polycythemia and PV?
Great question! There isn't really a difference - they're the same condition. PV stands for "polycythemia vera," which is the full medical name for the condition your doctor is referring to.
Polycythemia vera is a type of blood cancer where your bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. It's also sometimes called "primary polycythemia" or "polycythemia (rubra) vera."
The "vera" part just means "true" in Latin, distinguishing it from other types of polycythemia that might have different causes. When doctors say "polycythemia" in the context of a diagnosis, they're typically referring to polycythemia vera.
PV is classified as a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), which is a group of blood cancers that cause your bone marrow to produce too many blood cells. While it's chronic and progressive, it typically progresses slowly and can be managed with treatments like phlebotomy, aspirin, and medications.
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