Zeynep Aslı Durak on Masked Polycythemia Vera
Zeynep Aslı Durak, Medical Student in Cerrahpasa University, shared on LinkedIn:
”I am thrilled to share a significant milestone in my academic journey: the publication of my first article as a lead author in Expert Review of Hematology.
In this editorial, we provide a comprehensive overview of “Masked Polycythemia Vera,” defining it as a distinct presentation where patients exhibit the molecular and histologic features of PV despite having normal or borderline hemoglobin levels.
We discuss how various confounding factors ranging from iron deficiency and occult bleeding to hemoglobinopathies can obscure the diagnosis by suppressing red cell parameters.
Furthermore, we address the critical clinical implications, emphasizing that these “masked” patients often face a higher risk of thrombotic events and disease progression due to delayed recognition and undertreatment.
Finally, we emphasize the importance of evolving towards personalized treatment approaches and a comprehensive diagnostic model combining molecular and morphological insights to ensure early detection and improved prognosis.
It was a privilege to share the first authorship of this work with my dear colleague Zehra Demirci.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to her for this great partnership and to our mentor Ahmet Emre Eşkazan for his invaluable guidance throughout the process.”
Read the full article here.
Article: Masked polycythemia vera: diagnostic challenges and clinical implications
Authors: Zeynep Aslı Durak, Zehra Demirci, Ahmet Emre Eşkazan
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