Myeloproliferative disorders require longterm monitoring from "summary" of Hematology Board Review by Francis P. Worden, MD,Rami N. Khoriaty, MD,Kathleen A. Cooney, MD,Michael W. Deininger, MD, PhD
Myeloproliferative disorders are chronic hematologic conditions characterized by abnormal proliferation of blood cells in the bone marrow. These disorders include polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and primary myelofibrosis. Patients with myeloproliferative disorders require long-term monitoring due to the potential for disease progression and development of serious complications. Regular monitoring is essential to assess disease progression, response to treatment, and the development of complications such as thrombosis or transformation to acute leukemia. Patients with myeloproliferative disorders should undergo routine blood tests, including complete blood counts and peripheral blood smears, to monitor for changes in blood cell counts and morphology. In addition to blood tests, other diagnostic studies such as bone marrow biopsies ...
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