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  • 1Samodzielnej Pracowni Zaburzeń Krzepniecia Krwi Katedry Diagnostyki Laboratoryjnej A.M., Lodzi.

Reactive thrombocytosis is an elevation of platelet count occurring in association with certain underlying diseases such as various infections, inflammatory, neoplastic and asplenic states. Essential thrombocythemia is a myeloproliferative syndrome affecting megakaryocytes, which leads to increased numbers of circulating platelets. This disorder is characterized by splenomegaly and a clinical course punctuated by hemorrhagic and/or thrombotic episodes.

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