Relative Erythrocytosis Can Be Differentiated from Secondary Erythrocytosis and Polycythemia

question 56

Multiple Choice

Relative erythrocytosis can be differentiated from secondary erythrocytosis and polycythemia vera by what clinical feature(s) ?

• A) Lung disease
• B) Cyanosis
• C) Hepatomegaly
• D) Normal red cell mass
• E) Normal LAP

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