[Various transformations of polycythemia vera].
90 cases of polycythemia vera (PV) were diagnosed and followed up more than 3 years in PUMC Hospital from 1957 to 1986. 15 cases (16.7%) had various transformations during their courses. 4 cases had more than one kind of transformation. As a rare event, one case transformed to chronic lymphocytic leukemia. For illustration, some typical cases were presented, and the related fetuses discussed.
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing.
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Li
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015451:Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011087:Polycythemia Vera / Q000473:pathology*; D055728:Primary Myelofibrosis / Q000473:pathology*; D013922:Thrombocytosis / Q000473:pathology*