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How is classification of polycythemia?

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Primary polycythemia (myeloproliferative disorder w/increased RBC mass (clonal proliferation)) Secondary (increase in erythropoietin [lung disease, smoking, attitude, tumor producing alot of erythropoietin]) Relative polycythemia (Hemoconcentration, elevation of Hb/Hct due to decrease in plasma volume alone.


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