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Are there any other gene mutations that might cause polycythemia vera other than jak2v617f?

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Dr. Seth Cook
Dr. Seth Cookanswered
Pathology 27 years experience
JAK2 exon 12.: 90-95% of patients with PV have the JAK2 V617F mutation. JAK2 exon 12 mutation analysis may be helpful in making the diagnosis in patients with PV that are JAK2 V617F negative.
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