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Polycythemia vera in identical twins
Author(s) -
Friedland Michael L.,
Wittels Edward G.,
Robinson Rita J.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
american journal of hematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.456
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1096-8652
pISSN - 0361-8609
DOI - 10.1002/ajh.2830100115
Subject(s) - polycythemia vera , medicine , pediatrics
The occurrence of polycythemia vera in family members has been a rare event, with little or no documentation in the literature to suggest a common genetic defect. We report here on the first case of polycythemia vera documented in identical twins. No chromosomal abnormalities have yet been detected in these patients. The criteria for the diagnosis of polycythemia vera are reviewed, and the possible implications of our findings are discussed.