Splenic infarction in polycythaemia vera: can the spleen be saved?

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...

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Published inJournal of the Association of Physicians of India Vol. 62; no. 3; pp. 276 - 278
Main Authors Inamdar, Sonali, Sangle, Shashikala, Bote, Nitin N, Nagargoje, Nitin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.03.2014
Subjects
Adult
Humans
Male
Polycythemia Vera - complications
Polycythemia Vera - diagnosis
Polycythemia Vera - therapy
Splenectomy
Splenic Infarction - diagnosis
Splenic Infarction - etiology
Splenic Infarction - therapy
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Summary: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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ISSN:0004-5772