Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Ischemic Heart Disease as Initial Presentation of Polycythemia Vera: Case Report.
- Author:
Seung Ho YOO
1
;
Hyung Shik SHIN
;
Jun Jae SHIN
;
Tae Hong KIM
;
Yong Soon HWANG
;
Sang Keun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Sanggye-Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. DrSHIN@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Polycythemia vera;
Intraventricular hemorrhage;
Ischemic heart disease
- MeSH:
Blood Platelets;
Erythrocytes;
Hematopoietic Stem Cells;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Leukocytes;
Myeloproliferative Disorders;
Myocardial Ischemia;
Polycythemia;
Polycythemia Vera;
Thrombosis
- From:Korean Journal of Cerebrovascular Surgery
2010;12(4):237-239
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by clonal proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells leading to an accumulation of erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets within the circulation. Thrombosis and hemorrhage are the most common serious complications of PV, and occur in 30-50% of patients. We report an unusual case of PV initially presenting with intraventricular hemorrhage, with concomitant ischemic heart disease.
