Essential Thrombocytosis: A Case Report

Authors

  • MK Uddin Consultant, 200 beded Hospital, Narayanganj.
  • MH Sardar Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dhaka Medical Collage, Dhaka.
  • MZ Hossain Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dhaka Medical Collage, Dhaka.
  • MM Uddin Professor, Northen International Medical Collage, Dhaka.
  • MS Islam Registrar (Medicine), 200 beded Hospital, Narayanganj.
  • MK Bhuya Associate Professor of Haematology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka.
  • MA Kobir Professor of Haematology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka.
  • MJ Rahman Professor and Chairman, Department of Haematology, BSMMU, Dhaka.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v18i2.6284

Keywords:

Essential thrombocytosis, clonal disorder, mutation

Abstract

A 50 year old female presented with, tightness of chest and restlessness. Sometimes difficulties in breathing, headache, insomnia and burning sensation felt in the hands and feet. Initially it appears to be a case of ischaemic heart diseases but finally haematological profile reveals it as 'Essential Thrombocytosis' - a rare disease.

Key words: Essential thrombocytosis; clonal disorder; mutation.

DOI: 10.3329/jdmc.v18i2.6284

J Dhaka Med Coll. 2009; 18(2) : 183-184

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Uddin, M., Sardar, M., Hossain, M., Uddin, M., Islam, M., Bhuya, M., Kobir, M., & Rahman, M. (2010). Essential Thrombocytosis: A Case Report. Journal of Dhaka Medical College, 18(2), 183–184. https://doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v18i2.6284

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2009)

Section

Case Reports