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Dad has polycythemia vera. under control now but.. is this rare blood disorder genetically passed down and what are very early symptoms? worried..
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Rare condition: So the genetics is not fully understood. Mayo clinic reference states is not inherited. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/polycythemia-vera/ds00919/dsection=causes.
Answered 9/30/2013
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