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Unprecedented Case: Myelofibrosis Reverts to Polycythemia Vera Phenotype

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 »In a rare and unprecedented case, a 72-year-old man diagnosed with JAK2V617F mutated polycythemia vera (PV) experienced a transformation to myelofibrosis (MF) but later reverted to a PV phenotype. The study was presented at the International Congress of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms held November 2-3, 2023 (Abstract 122) »

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Aldebaran25

the effect of the corticosteroid is intriguing . Does this point at the merit of strong generic anti inflammatory therapy? It all seems very complex.

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hunter5582

Fascinating case.

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Bluetop

Interesting, thanks for posting

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