Essential Thrombocythemia

Essential thrombocythemia, a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), causes excessive clonal platelet production of poorly formed platelets. Medical management includes treatment to reduce symptoms and exacerbations of thrombosis and hemorrhage. Care in the primary care setting includes awareness, diagnosis, and co-management for this complicated disease.(c) 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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This article introduces Essential thrombocythemia, a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) characterized by excessive clonal platelet production and poorly formed platelets. Medical management aims to reduce symptoms and exacerbations of thrombosis and hemorrhage. Primary care providers play a crucial role in increasing awareness, diagnosing, and co-managing this complex disease.