Abstract
The modern views on the coexistence of secondary polycythaemia with benign and malignant tumours of varying origin are reviewed describing certain mechanisms determining this association. The diagnostic management of secondary polycythaemia is outlined calling attention to the necessity of ruling out coexistence of a neoplasm.
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / blood*
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Adenocarcinoma / complications
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Adenocarcinoma / metabolism
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / blood*
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / complications
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / metabolism
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Erythrocyte Count
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Erythropoietin / metabolism*
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Hemangiosarcoma / blood*
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Hemangiosarcoma / complications
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Hemangiosarcoma / metabolism
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Humans
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Kidney Neoplasms / blood*
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Kidney Neoplasms / complications
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Kidney Neoplasms / metabolism
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Liver Neoplasms / blood*
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Liver Neoplasms / complications
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Liver Neoplasms / metabolism
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Paraneoplastic Syndromes / diagnosis
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Paraneoplastic Syndromes / etiology*
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Polycythemia / diagnosis
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Polycythemia / etiology*