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Is there a possible link between hereditary hemochromatosis, polycythemia vera (primary jak2 mutation), & idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension?

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Dr. Michael Dugananswered

Specializes in Hematology

No direct: Associations that I am aware of.

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Dr. Aasim Sehbaianswered

Medical Oncology 26 years experience

Link: Therapeutic phlebotomy can potentially help all 3 conditions but there is no pathophysioligic link.

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Dr. Atique Mirzaanswered

Internal Medicine - Cardiology 33 years experience

Probably: High levels of circulating cd34 cells, dacrocytes, clonal hematopoiesis, and jak2 mutation differentiate myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia from secondary myelofibrosis associated with pulmonary hypertension.

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