Abstract
Myeloproliferative neoplasm-unclassifiable (MPN-U) presents an MPN-type phenotype that fails to meet diagnostic criteria for other MPN variants. Variability in the clinicopathological phenotypes presents many challenges. Amongst a registry cohort of 1512 patients with MPN, 82 with MPN-U were included, with a median (range) age of 49·7 (13–79) years. Albeit heterogeneous, common presentation features included raised lactate dehydrogenase, thrombocytosis and clustered/pleomorphic megakaryocytes on trephine biopsy. Thrombosis was common (21%), necessitating vigilance. The median event-free survival was 11·25 years (95% confidence interval 9·3–not reached), significantly shortened in cases with lower platelet counts (<500 × 10 9/l) and a leucocytosis (≥12 × 10 9/l) at presentation. Generation of potential MPN-U prognostic scores is required.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 792-797 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | British Journal of Haematology |
Volume | 193 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 9 Mar 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2021 |
Keywords
- clinical data
- genomics
- myeloproliferative neoplasms-unclassifiable
- outcome