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Can essential thrombocytosis be inherited?
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Yes: Essential thrombocytosis can be inherited (autosomal dominant). When inherited, it is called familial essential thrombocytosis. However, mutations can also occur later in life in a non-inherited pattern.
Answered 10/2/2015
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No: Unlike many cancers, so far there's no familial syndrome where a mutant gene increases the risk.
Answered 8/11/2018
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