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What exactly is essential thrombocythemia?
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ET: Et is one of the myeloproliferative neoplasms. It causes overproduction of platelets and a susceptibility to clotting and, occasionally, bleeding problems. Whether one needs treatment depends on the patient's age, previous disease-related complications, and underlying cardiovascular status. Several good support groups can be found on the internet.
Answered 3/30/2014
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