Which Myeloproliferative Disorder Is Characterized by Fibrosis of the Marrow

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which myeloproliferative disorder is characterized by fibrosis of the marrow, extramedullary hematopoiesis of the spleen or liver, leukoerythroblastosis, and teardrop poikilocytosis?

• A) Secondary polycythemia
• B) Essential thrombocythemia
• C) Idiopathic myelofibrosis
• D) Polycythemia vera
• E) Chronic myelogenous leukemia

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