Students should be able to discuss thrombocytosis under: a) classification as to primary or secondary b) potential complications c) treatment The distinction between primary (essential) and secondary thrombocytosis is difficult at any platelet count. However, the higher the platlet count the higher the probability of ET. Thrombocytosis is classified as: Reactive (Secondary) thrombocytosis Essential thrombocytosis Familial thrombocytosis Cyclical thrombocytosis
Author(s): Peter R. Galbraith MD, FRCP(C)
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