Polycythemia vera

Polycythemia vera (PV) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an elevated absolute red blood cell mass caused by uncontrolled red blood cell production, frequently associated with uncontrolled white blood cell and platelet production.

Proximal muscle weakness

A lack of strength of the proximal muscles.


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PMID (PMCID)
28660085
(5474248)
OTHER
Dermatomyositis Associated with Myelofibrosis following Polycythemia Vera.
Fei N, Sofka S.
Case Rep Hematol. 2017;2017:9091612.
We present the case of a 69-year-old male with a history of polycythemia vera (PV) who developed proximal muscle weakness, dysphagia, and rash.