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Any correlation between high hemoglobin and liver cysts?

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Yes: Elevated hemoglobin is not always reflective of bone marrow disorders. Secondary causes of erythrocytosis can include: Poly cystic liver/kidney disease, EPO secreting tumors, obstructive sleep apnea, heart and lung diseases. In order to determine the cause of elevated hemoglobin a serum EPO level should be performed.

Answered 9/7/2014

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