Chuvash erythrocytosis

Orpha code: 238557OMIM code: 263400

Definition

Chuvash erythrocytosis is a rare, genetic, congenital secondary polycythemia disorder characterized by increased hemoglobin, hematocrit and erythropoietin serum levels and normal oxygen affinity, which usually manifests with headache, dizziness, dyspnea and/or plethora. Patients present an increased risk of hemorrhage, thrombosis and early death.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Chuvash polycythemia
Nadkrwietość zależna od zespołu von Hippela i Lindau'a
Policytemia Chuvash
Von Hippel-Lindau-dependent polycythemia
ORPHA code
238557
OMIM code
263400
ICD10 code
D75.1
ICD11 code
-

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