Acquired polycythemia vera

ICD-10 Code D45

Acquired polycythemia vera

Definition

Polycythemia vera (PV) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.

Also known as acquired primary erythrocytosis, Osler-Vaquez disease, polycythaemia rubra vera, polycythemia rubra vera, polycythemia vera, polycythemia vera, somatic, PV, Vaquez disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone marrow Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bone marrow Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Anagrelide may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Busulfan may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Hydroxyurea may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ropeginterferon Alfa-2B may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ruxolitinib may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)