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Increased bone marrow blood flow in polycythemia vera.

R Lahtinen, T Lahtinen, S Hyödynmaa

    European Journal of Nuclear Medicine
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Bone marrow blood flow is significantly increased in polycythemia vera, especially in the hematopoietic marrow. The 133Xe washout method may aid in diagnosing polycythemia vera in older patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Polycythemia vera is a myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by increased red blood cell mass.
    • Understanding bone marrow blood flow is crucial for diagnosing and managing hematological disorders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To measure and compare bone marrow blood flow in patients with polycythemia vera, compensatory polycythemia, and relative polycythemia.
    • To evaluate the utility of the 133Xe washout method for diagnosing polycythemia vera.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the 133Xe washout technique to assess bone marrow blood flow.
    • Compared blood flow measurements in patient groups and age-matched controls.

    Main Results:

    • Significantly increased bone marrow blood flow was observed in treated polycythemia vera compared to controls.
    • A marked increase in blood flow entering the bone and hematopoietic marrow was found in both untreated and treated polycythemia vera.
    • Compensatory and relative polycythemia showed no significant increase in bone marrow blood flow.

    Conclusions:

    • Bone marrow blood flow is substantially elevated in polycythemia vera.
    • The 133Xe washout method shows potential for diagnosing polycythemia vera, particularly in elderly individuals.

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