Essential thrombocytosis classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soujanya Thummathati, MBBS [2]

Overview

There is no classification system established for essential thrombocytosis. However, a familial form of essential thrombocytosis has been previously reported.

Classification

• There is no classification system established for essential thrombocytosis. However, essential thrombocytosis may be broadly classified into two types:
  • Sporadic
    • The majority of cases remain sporadic.
  • Genetic
    • Inheritance is in an autosomal dominant fashion with incomplete penetrance.

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