Essential Thrombocytopenia
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📋Overview
Essential thrombocytopenia is a legacy term for what is now called essential thrombocythemia (ET), a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by the overproduction of platelets by the bone marrow. It is a rare blood disorder that can increase the risk of clotting or bleeding complications due to abnormal platelet function and number.
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