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What are the differences between polycythemia and erythrocytosis?

Posted April 17, 2024


Answer

Polycythemia 

  • Is a condition in which red blood cells and hemoglobin increase beyond the normal ranges
  • Red blood cells as well as white blood cells and platelets may increase in number

Erythrocytosis 

  • Is a condition in which the red blood cell mass increases beyond the normal levels
  • Only red blood cells increase in number 
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