Familial thrombocytosis
Familial thrombocytosis
Definition
Familial thrombocytosis is a type of thrombocytosis, a sustained elevation of platelet numbers, which affects the platelet/megakaryocyte lineage and may create a tendency for thrombosis and hemorrhage but does not cause myeloproliferation.
Also known as familial thrombocythemia, hereditary thrombocythemia, hereditary thrombocytosis, hereditary thrombocytosis disease, THCYT — per MONDO