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Polycythaemia
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Polycythaemia
- Authors: Elizabeth Villiers and Simon Tappin
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Haematology and Transfusion Medicine
- Item: Chapter 4, pp 45 - 52
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319732.4
- Copyright: © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2012
Abstract
Polycythaemia is characterized by an increase in the packed cell volume, red blood cell count and haemoglobin concentration. This chapter deals with erythropoiesis; relative polycythaemia; secondary polycythaemia; primary polycythaemia; consequences of polycythaemia; laboratory findings and diagnosis; treatment and prognosis.
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Erythematous foot pads of a cat with primary polycythaemia, prior to phlebotomy. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Erythematous foot pads of a cat with primary polycythaemia, prior to phlebotomy.
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Distended and tortuous retinal vessels resulting from hyperviscosity. (Image courtesy of Neil Gorman) © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Distended and tortuous retinal vessels resulting from hyperviscosity. (Image courtesy of Neil Gorman)
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Ultrasound examination of the left kidney, revealing disruption of the cortex and medulla. Biopsy later revealed this to be due to lymphoma. (Image courtesy of Samuel Jakovljevic) © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Ultrasound examination of the left kidney, revealing disruption of the cortex and medulla. Biopsy later revealed this to be due to lymphoma. (Image courtesy of Samuel Jakovljevic)
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Approach to the polycythaemic patient. EPO, erythropoietin; PCV, packed cell volume. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Approach to the polycythaemic patient. EPO, erythropoietin; PCV, packed cell volume.
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Application of a medical leech (Hirudo medicinalis) to treat primary polycythaemia in a cat. (Image courtesy of Claudia Nett and Tony Glaus) © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Application of a medical leech (Hirudo medicinalis) to treat primary polycythaemia in a cat. (Image courtesy of Claudia Nett and Tony Glaus)