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==Overview==
==Overview==
The '''myeloproliferative neoplasm''' are a group of diseases of the [[bone marrow]] in which excess cells are produced. Myeloproliferative neoplasm may be classified according to the World Health Organization into eight subtypes ([[chronic myelogenous leukemia]], ''[[BCR]]-[[ABL1]]''–positive, [[chronic neutrophilic leukemia]], [[polycythemia vera]],
Myeloproliferative neoplasm  are a group of eight disease subtypes of the [[bone marrow]] in which excess cells are produced. Myeloproliferative neoplasm may be classified according to the World Health Organization into eight subtypes, including [[polycythemia vera]], [[essential thrombocythemia]], [[primary myelofibrosis]], [[chronic myelogenous leukemia]], [[chronic neutrophilic leukemia]], [[chronic eosinophilic leukemia]], myeloproliferative neoplasm not otherwise specified, and [[mastocytosis]].They are related to, or may evolve into, [[myelodysplastic syndrome]] and [[acute myeloid leukemia]], although the myeloproliferative diseases on the whole have a much better prognosis than these conditions. Clinical and pathologic features in the myeloproliferative neoplasms are due to dysregulated proliferation and expansion of [[myeloid]] [[progenitors]] in the [[bone marrow]], resulting in altered populations of [[granulocytes]], [[erythrocytes]], or [[platelets]] in the peripheral blood. Myeloproliferative neoplasm is caused by a mutational events in the ''[[BCR]]-[[ABL]]'', [[''Janus kinase 2'']] (''JAK2''), [[''calreticulin'']] (''CALR''), or ''myeloproliferative leukemia'' (''MPL'') genes. Patients may be [[asymptomatic]] at diagnosis. However, if symptoms present, symptoms of myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[fever]], [[fatigue]], and [[bleeding]]. The mainstay of therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasm is [[chemotherapy]], [[cytoreduction]], [[aspirin]], and palliative care.
[[primary myelofibrosis]],  
[[essential thrombocythemia]],
[[chronic eosinophilic leukemia]], not otherwise specified,  
[[mastocytosis]], myeloproliferative neoplasms, unclassifiable).<ref name="pmid19357394">{{cite journal| author=Vardiman JW, Thiele J, Arber DA, Brunning RD, Borowitz MJ, Porwit A et al.| title=The 2008 revision of the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of myeloid neoplasms and acute leukemia: rationale and important changes. | journal=Blood | year= 2009 | volume= 114 | issue= 5 | pages= 937-51 | pmid=19357394 | doi=10.1182/blood-2009-03-209262 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19357394  }} </ref><ref name="pmid11377686">{{cite journal| author=Valent P, Horny HP, Escribano L, Longley BJ, Li CY, Schwartz LB et al.| title=Diagnostic criteria and classification of mastocytosis: a consensus proposal. | journal=Leuk Res | year= 2001 | volume= 25 | issue= 7 | pages= 603-25 | pmid=11377686 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11377686  }} </ref> They are related to, and may evolve into, [[myelodysplastic syndrome]] and [[acute myeloid leukemia]], although the myeloproliferative diseases on the whole have a much better prognosis than these conditions. Clinical and pathologic features in the myeloproliferative neoplasms are due to dysregulated proliferation and expansion of [[myeloid]] [[progenitors]] in the [[bone marrow]], resulting in altered populations of [[granulocytes]], [[erythrocytes]], or [[platelets]] in the peripheral blood. Myeloproliferative neoplasm is caused by a mutation in the ''[[BCR]]-[[ABL]]'', [[Janus kinase 2]], and [[calreticulin]] genes.<ref name="ganfyd">Ganfyd. Polycythaemia vera 2015.http://www.ganfyd.org/index.php?title=Polycythemia_vera</ref><ref name="pmidhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2013-11-538983">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2013-11-538983 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref> Patients may be [[asymptomatic]] at diagnosis. However, if symptoms present, symptoms of myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[fever]], [[fatigue]], and [[bleeding]].<ref name="pmid25810569">{{cite journal| author=Agarwal MB, Malhotra H, Chakrabarti P, Varma N, Mathews V, Bhattacharyya J et al.| title=Myeloproliferative neoplasms working group consensus recommendations for diagnosis and management of primary myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocythemia. | journal=Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol | year= 2015 | volume= 36 | issue= 1 | pages= 3-16 | pmid=25810569 | doi=10.4103/0971-5851.151770 | pmc=PMC4363847 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25810569  }} </ref><ref name="cancer.ca">Canadian Cancer Society.2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia-chronic-myelogenous-cml/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ab</ref> The mainstay of therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasm is [[chemotherapy]], [[aspirin]], and palliative care.<ref name="cancergov">National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/leukemia/hp/cml-treatment-pdq#section/_19</ref>


==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==
Myeloproliferative neoplasm was first discovered by [[William Dameshek]], an American hematologist, in 1951.<ref>{{cite journal |author = Dameshek W | title = Some speculations on the myeloproliferative syndromes. | journal = Blood | volume = 6 | issue = 4 | pages = 372-5 | year = 1951 | id = PMID 14820991}}</ref>
The first description of myeloproliferative neoplasm dates back to the late 19th century, when Sir Louis Vasquez studied a patient with excess [[red blood cells]]. Myeloproliferative neoplasm was first brought to attention as an important clinical entity by Dr. William Dameshek, an American hematologist, in 1951. In 2005, the link between the ''[[Janus kinase|JAK2]]'' mutation and [[polycythemia vera]] was discovered. The World Health Organization created diagnostic criteria for myeloproliferative neoplasms in 2008, and this was revised in 2016.
 
==Classification==
==Classification==
Myeloproliferative neoplasm may be classified according to the World Health Organization into eight subtypes: [[chronic myelogenous leukemia]], [[chronic neutrophilic leukemia]], [[polycythemia vera]], [[primary myelofibrosis]], [[essential thrombocythemia]], [[chronic eosinophilic leukemia]], [[mastocytosis]], and myeloproliferative neoplasms, unclassifiable.<ref name="pmid19357394">{{cite journal| author=Vardiman JW, Thiele J, Arber DA, Brunning RD, Borowitz MJ, Porwit A et al.| title=The 2008 revision of the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of myeloid neoplasms and acute leukemia: rationale and important changes. | journal=Blood | year= 2009 | volume= 114 | issue= 5 | pages= 937-51 | pmid=19357394 | doi=10.1182/blood-2009-03-209262 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19357394  }} </ref>
Myeloproliferative neoplasm may be classified according to the World Health Organization into eight subtypes: [[polycythemia vera]], [[essential thrombocythemia]], [[primary myelofibrosis]], [[chronic myelogenous leukemia]], [[chronic neutrophilic leukemia]], [[chronic eosinophilic leukemia]], myeloproliferative neoplasms unclassifiable, and [[mastocytosis]]. Each subtypes is based on a distinct [[Malignant|malignant cell]], and each subtype has different criteria for diagnosis.
 
==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
Clinical and pathologic features in the myeloproliferative neoplasms are due to dysregulated proliferation and expansion of [[myeloid]] [[progenitors]] in the [[bone marrow]], resulting in altered populations of [[granulocytes]], [[erythrocytes]], or [[platelets]] in the peripheral blood.
The pathophysiology of myeloproliferative neoplasms is based on the specific subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Each of the 8 different myeloproliferative neoplasms have a slightly different pathophysiologic basis. Primary cytogenetic abnormalities have not been identified in the majority of myeloproliferative neoplasms. Aberrant activation of [[tyrosine kinase]]s and associated signaling pathways is frequently implicated as the disease-initiating event for many of the myeloproliferative neoplasms. Clinical and pathologic features in the myeloproliferative neoplasms are due to dysregulated proliferation and expansion of [[myeloid]] [[progenitors]] in the [[bone marrow]], resulting in altered populations of [[granulocytes]], [[erythrocytes]], or [[platelets]] in the peripheral blood.
 
==Causes==
==Causes==
Myeloproliferative neoplasm is caused by a mutation in the ''[[BCR]]-[[ABL]]'', [[Janus kinase 2]], and [[calreticulin]] genes.<ref name="ganfyd">Ganfyd. Polycythaemia vera 2015.http://www.ganfyd.org/index.php?title=Polycythemia_vera</ref><ref name="pmidhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2013-11-538983">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2013-11-538983 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref><ref name="ganfyd">Ganfyd. Myelofibrosis2015.http://www.ganfyd.org/index.php?title=Primary_myelofibrosis</ref>
Myeloproliferative neoplasm is caused by mutations in various genes. Different gene mutations are responsible for each of the 8 subtypes of myeloproliferative neoplasms. Importantly, multiple different gene mutations can cause a single disease.
==Differentiating Myeloproliferative Neoplasm from other Diseases==
 
Myeloproliferative neoplasm must be differentiated from [[acute lymphoblastic leukemia]], [[acute myelogenous leukemia]], [[chronic myelogenous leukemia]], [[essential thrombocytosis]], [[hypereosinophilic syndrome]], [[non-Hodgkin lymphoma]], [[primary myelofibrosis]], secondary thrombocytosis, [[splenomegaly]], [[systemic mastocytosis]], and [[waldenstrom macroglobulinemia]].
==Differentiating Myeloproliferative Neoplasm from Other Diseases==
Myeloproliferative neoplasm must be differentiated from [[myelodysplastic syndrome]], [[acute myelogenous leukemia]], [[acute lymphoblastic leukemia, [[Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia]], and [[lymphoproliferative disorder]]. Each of these conditions has a unique set of causes, laboratory abnormalities, physical exam findings, and therapies.
 
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
The incidence of myeloproliferative neoplasm is approximately 7.8 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.<ref name="CDC">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. WTC Health Program.Myeloid Malignancieshttp://www.cdc.gov/wtc/pdfs/WTCHP_PP_MyeloidMalignancies_02012014.pdf</ref>
The incidence of myeloproliferative neoplasm is approximately 7.8 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. The different subtypes of myeloproliferative neoplasm have different incidence and prevalence statistics. Males are more commonly affected than females, and older persons are more commonly affected than younger persons.
==Risk factors==
 
There are no established risk factors for myeloproliferative neoplasm.
==Risk Factors==
There are four major categories of risk factors for myeloproliferative neoplasm. Genetic mutational events comprise the most common risk factor. Other risk factors include advanced age, prior cytotoxic chemotherapy, and autoimmune disease.
 
==Screening==
==Screening==
Screening for myeloproliferative neoplasm by quantitative cell-based ''[[JAK2|JAK2V617F]]'' mutation assays may be helpful among patients with [[erythrocytosis]], [[thrombocytosis]], splanchnic vein thrombosis, and unexplained ''[[BCR|BCR-ABL]]'' negative [[granulocytosis]].<ref name="pmid21723416">{{cite journal| author=Tefferi A, Noel P, Hanson CA| title=Uses and abuses of JAK2 and MPL mutation tests in myeloproliferative neoplasms a paper from the 2010 William Beaumont hospital symposium on molecular pathology. | journal=J Mol Diagn | year= 2011 | volume= 13 | issue= 5 | pages= 461-6 | pmid=21723416 | doi=10.1016/j.jmoldx.2011.05.007 | pmc=PMC3157620 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21723416  }} </ref>
There are currently no guidelines for screening for myeloproliferative neoplasm. Monitoring of the complete blood count is done routinely.
 
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
If left untreated, patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm may progress to develop weight loss, fever, and night sweats. Common complications of myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[splenomegaly]], bleeding, and [[thrombosis]]. Prognosis is generally good with treatment, and the 3-year survival rate of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm is approximately 35%.<ref name="pmid17345612">{{cite journal| author=Ma X, Does M, Raza A, Mayne ST| title=Myelodysplastic syndromes: incidence and survival in the United States. | journal=Cancer | year= 2007 | volume= 109 | issue= 8 | pages= 1536-42 | pmid=17345612 | doi=10.1002/cncr.22570 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17345612  }} </ref><ref name="pmid25810569">{{cite journal| author=Agarwal MB, Malhotra H, Chakrabarti P, Varma N, Mathews V, Bhattacharyya J et al.| title=Myeloproliferative neoplasms working group consensus recommendations for diagnosis and management of primary myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocythemia. | journal=Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol | year= 2015 | volume= 36 | issue= 1 | pages= 3-16 | pmid=25810569 | doi=10.4103/0971-5851.151770 | pmc=PMC4363847 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25810569  }} </ref>
The natural history of myeloproliferative neoplasm begins with weight loss, fever, and night sweats. The natural history depends on the subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Common complications of myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[splenomegaly]], bleeding, [[thrombosis]], bone marrow fibrosis, and acute leukemia. Prognosis depends on the subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Each subtype has its own prognostic scoring system. In general, patients with [[polycythemia vera]], [[essential thrombocythemia]], and [[chronic myeloid leukemia]] have better prognosis than patients with [[primary myelofibrosis]]. The prognosis is generally good with treatment.
 
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===History and Symptoms===
===History and Symptoms===
Patients may be [[asymptomatic]] at diagnosis. However, if symptoms present, symptoms of myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[fever]], [[fatigue]], and [[bleeding]].<ref name="pmid25810569">{{cite journal| author=Agarwal MB, Malhotra H, Chakrabarti P, Varma N, Mathews V, Bhattacharyya J et al.| title=Myeloproliferative neoplasms working group consensus recommendations for diagnosis and management of primary myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocythemia. | journal=Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol | year= 2015 | volume= 36 | issue= 1 | pages= 3-16 | pmid=25810569 | doi=10.4103/0971-5851.151770 | pmc=PMC4363847 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25810569  }} </ref><ref name="cancer.ca">Canadian Cancer Society.2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia-chronic-myelogenous-cml/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ab</ref>
Patients may be [[asymptomatic]] at diagnosis. However, if symptoms present, symptoms of myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[fever]], [[fatigue]], and [[bleeding]].
 
===Physical Examination===
===Physical Examination===
Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm are usually well-appearing. Physical examination of patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia is usually remarkable for skin [[bruising]] , [[fever]], [[splenomegaly]], and [[lymphadenopathy]].<ref name="pmid25810569">{{cite journal| author=Agarwal MB, Malhotra H, Chakrabarti P, Varma N, Mathews V, Bhattacharyya J et al.| title=Myeloproliferative neoplasms working group consensus recommendations for diagnosis and management of primary myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocythemia. | journal=Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol | year= 2015 | volume= 36 | issue= 1 | pages= 3-16 | pmid=25810569 | doi=10.4103/0971-5851.151770 | pmc=PMC4363847 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25810569  }} </ref>
Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm are usually well-appearing. Physical examination of patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia is usually remarkable for skin [[bruising]], [[fever]], [[splenomegaly]], and [[lymphadenopathy]].
 
===Laboratory Findings===
===Laboratory Findings===
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[leukocytosis]], [[thrombocytopenia]], and [[anemia]].<ref name="cancer.ca">Canadian Cancer Society.2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia-chronic-myelogenous-cml/diagnosis/?region=ab</ref><ref>{{Cite journal
 
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Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm are usually well-appearing. Physical examination of patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia is usually remarkable for skin [[bruising]], [[fever]], [[splenomegaly]], and [[lymphadenopathy]].
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===Chest X-Ray===
===Chest X-Ray===
Chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Findings on chest x-ray suggestive of chronic myelogenous leukemia include enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes, enlarged [[thymus gland]], and [[pneumonia]].<ref name="cancer.ca">Canadian Cancer Society.2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia-chronic-myelogenous-cml/diagnosis/?region=ab</ref>
The chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm and can reveal pleural effusions, pneumonia, and pulmonary edema.
===Abdominal CT===
 
Abdominal and chest CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Findings on CT scan suggestive of myeloproliferative neoplasm include enlarged lymph nodes, [[splenomegaly]], and splanchnic venous thrombosis.<ref name="cancer.ca">Canadian Cancer Society.2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia-chronic-myelogenous-cml/diagnosis/?region=ab</ref>
===CT===
===Brain MRI===
Abdominal and chest CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Findings on CT scan suggestive of myeloproliferative neoplasm include enlarged lymph nodes, [[hepatosplenomegaly]], splanchnic venous thrombosis, and [[pulmonary embolism]].
Brain MRI may be helpful in the detection of brain metastasis in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm.<ref name="cancer.ca">Canadian Cancer Society.2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia-chronic-myelogenous-cml/diagnosis/?region=ab</ref>
 
===Abdominal Ultrasound===
===MRI===
Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Findings on abdominal ultrasound suggestive of myeloproliferative neoplasm include enlarged [[lymph nodes]], [[splenomegaly]], and hypodense liver lesions.<ref name="cancer.ca">Canadian Cancer Society.2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia-chronic-myelogenous-cml/diagnosis/?region=ab</ref>
Brain MRI is helpful in the detection of thrombotic events, such as ischemic stroke, in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm. Abdominal MRI is helpful in the detection of mesenteric thrombosis in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm.
 
===Ultrasound===
Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Findings on abdominal ultrasound suggestive of myeloproliferative neoplasm include enlarged [[lymph nodes]], [[hepatosplenomegaly]], and ascites. Findings on extremity ultrasound include thrombosis.
 
===Other Imaging Findings===
Other imaging studies for myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[positron emission tomography]] ([[PET]]) scan, which helps to detect metastasis in bone marrow and to follow up medical treatment.
 
===Other Diagnostic Studies===
===Other Diagnostic Studies===
Other diagnostic studies for myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[bone marrow aspiration]] and [[biopsy|trephine biopsy]], [[lumbar puncture]], and [[lymph node biopsy]].<ref name="cancer.ca">Canadian Cancer Society.2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia-chronic-myelogenous-cml/diagnosis/?region=ab</ref><ref>{{cite book |author=Levene, Malcolm I.; Lewis, S. M.; Bain, Barbara J.; Imelda Bates|title=Dacie & Lewis Practical Haematology |publisher=W B Saunders |location=London |year= |pages= |isbn=0-443-06377-X |pages=586}}</ref>
Other diagnostic studies for myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[bone marrow aspiration]] and [[biopsy|trephine biopsy]], [[erythropoietin]] level, [[lumbar puncture]], and [[lymph node biopsy]].
===Other Imaging Studies===
Other imaging studies for myeloproliferative neoplasm include [[PET]] scan, which helps to detect metastasis in bone marrow and to follow up medical treatment.<ref name="pmid20625724">{{cite journal| author=Agool A, Glaudemans AW, Boersma HH, Dierckx RA, Vellenga E, Slart RH| title=Radionuclide imaging of bone marrow disorders. | journal=Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging | year= 2011 | volume= 38 | issue= 1 | pages= 166-78 | pmid=20625724 | doi=10.1007/s00259-010-1531-0 | pmc=PMC3005118 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20625724  }} </ref>


==Treatment==
==Treatment==
===Medical Therapy===
===Medical Therapy===
The mainstay of therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasm is [[chemotherapy]], [[aspirin]], and palliative care.<ref name="cancergov">National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/leukemia/hp/cml-treatment-pdq#section/_19</ref>
Medical therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasm is based on the specific subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm. The mainstay of therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasm is [[chemotherapy]], [[cytoreduction]], [[aspirin]], and palliative care. Treatment is directed at reducing the excessive numbers of blood cells.
 
===Surgery===
===Surgery===
Surgical intervention is recommended for the management of chronic myelogenous leukemia in case of [[splenectomy]].<ref name="pmid23573823">{{cite journal| author=Santos FP, Tam CS, Kantarjian H, Cortes J, Thomas D, Pollock R et al.| title=Splenectomy in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms: efficacy, complications and impact on survival and transformation. | journal=Leuk Lymphoma | year= 2014 | volume= 55 | issue= 1 | pages= 121-7 | pmid=23573823 | doi=10.3109/10428194.2013.794269 | pmc=PMC3874259 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=23573823  }} </ref>
 
Surgical intervention is usually not recommended for the management of chronic myelogenous leukemia unless there is [[splenomegaly]].
 
===Primary Prevention===
===Primary Prevention===
There is no established method for prevention of myeloproliferative neoplasm.<ref name="cancergov">National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/myeloproliferative</ref>
 
There is no established method for primary prevention of myeloproliferative neoplasm.
 
===Secondary Prevention===
===Secondary Prevention===
There is no established method for prevention of myeloproliferative neoplasm.<ref name="cancergov">National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015.http://www.cancer.gov/types/myeloproliferative</ref>
Secondary prevention measures include routine monitoring of laboratory values, including [[complete blood count]] (CBC) and metabolic panel.
 
===Future of Investigational Therapies===
Future or investigational therapies in myeloproliferative neoplasms include BLU-285, JQ1, and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid. Each of these investigational agents carries a unique mechanism of action on myeloid cells. The agents are currently in clinical trials.


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2] Shyam Patel [3]

Overview

Myeloproliferative neoplasm are a group of eight disease subtypes of the bone marrow in which excess cells are produced. Myeloproliferative neoplasm may be classified according to the World Health Organization into eight subtypes, including polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, primary myelofibrosis, chronic myelogenous leukemia, chronic neutrophilic leukemia, chronic eosinophilic leukemia, myeloproliferative neoplasm not otherwise specified, and mastocytosis.They are related to, or may evolve into, myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia, although the myeloproliferative diseases on the whole have a much better prognosis than these conditions. Clinical and pathologic features in the myeloproliferative neoplasms are due to dysregulated proliferation and expansion of myeloid progenitors in the bone marrow, resulting in altered populations of granulocytes, erythrocytes, or platelets in the peripheral blood. Myeloproliferative neoplasm is caused by a mutational events in the BCR-ABL, ''Janus kinase 2'' (JAK2), ''calreticulin'' (CALR), or myeloproliferative leukemia (MPL) genes. Patients may be asymptomatic at diagnosis. However, if symptoms present, symptoms of myeloproliferative neoplasm include fever, fatigue, and bleeding. The mainstay of therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasm is chemotherapy, cytoreduction, aspirin, and palliative care.

Historical Perspective

The first description of myeloproliferative neoplasm dates back to the late 19th century, when Sir Louis Vasquez studied a patient with excess red blood cells. Myeloproliferative neoplasm was first brought to attention as an important clinical entity by Dr. William Dameshek, an American hematologist, in 1951. In 2005, the link between the JAK2 mutation and polycythemia vera was discovered. The World Health Organization created diagnostic criteria for myeloproliferative neoplasms in 2008, and this was revised in 2016.

Classification

Myeloproliferative neoplasm may be classified according to the World Health Organization into eight subtypes: polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, primary myelofibrosis, chronic myelogenous leukemia, chronic neutrophilic leukemia, chronic eosinophilic leukemia, myeloproliferative neoplasms unclassifiable, and mastocytosis. Each subtypes is based on a distinct malignant cell, and each subtype has different criteria for diagnosis.

Pathophysiology

The pathophysiology of myeloproliferative neoplasms is based on the specific subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Each of the 8 different myeloproliferative neoplasms have a slightly different pathophysiologic basis. Primary cytogenetic abnormalities have not been identified in the majority of myeloproliferative neoplasms. Aberrant activation of tyrosine kinases and associated signaling pathways is frequently implicated as the disease-initiating event for many of the myeloproliferative neoplasms. Clinical and pathologic features in the myeloproliferative neoplasms are due to dysregulated proliferation and expansion of myeloid progenitors in the bone marrow, resulting in altered populations of granulocytes, erythrocytes, or platelets in the peripheral blood.

Causes

Myeloproliferative neoplasm is caused by mutations in various genes. Different gene mutations are responsible for each of the 8 subtypes of myeloproliferative neoplasms. Importantly, multiple different gene mutations can cause a single disease.

Differentiating Myeloproliferative Neoplasm from Other Diseases

Myeloproliferative neoplasm must be differentiated from myelodysplastic syndrome, acute myelogenous leukemia, [[acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, and lymphoproliferative disorder. Each of these conditions has a unique set of causes, laboratory abnormalities, physical exam findings, and therapies.

Epidemiology and Demographics

The incidence of myeloproliferative neoplasm is approximately 7.8 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. The different subtypes of myeloproliferative neoplasm have different incidence and prevalence statistics. Males are more commonly affected than females, and older persons are more commonly affected than younger persons.

Risk Factors

There are four major categories of risk factors for myeloproliferative neoplasm. Genetic mutational events comprise the most common risk factor. Other risk factors include advanced age, prior cytotoxic chemotherapy, and autoimmune disease.

Screening

There are currently no guidelines for screening for myeloproliferative neoplasm. Monitoring of the complete blood count is done routinely.

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

The natural history of myeloproliferative neoplasm begins with weight loss, fever, and night sweats. The natural history depends on the subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Common complications of myeloproliferative neoplasm include splenomegaly, bleeding, thrombosis, bone marrow fibrosis, and acute leukemia. Prognosis depends on the subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Each subtype has its own prognostic scoring system. In general, patients with polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia have better prognosis than patients with primary myelofibrosis. The prognosis is generally good with treatment.

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Patients may be asymptomatic at diagnosis. However, if symptoms present, symptoms of myeloproliferative neoplasm include fever, fatigue, and bleeding.

Physical Examination

Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm are usually well-appearing. Physical examination of patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia is usually remarkable for skin bruising, fever, splenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy.

Laboratory Findings

Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm are usually well-appearing. Physical examination of patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia is usually remarkable for skin bruising, fever, splenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy.

Chest X-Ray

The chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm and can reveal pleural effusions, pneumonia, and pulmonary edema.

CT

Abdominal and chest CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Findings on CT scan suggestive of myeloproliferative neoplasm include enlarged lymph nodes, hepatosplenomegaly, splanchnic venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

MRI

Brain MRI is helpful in the detection of thrombotic events, such as ischemic stroke, in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm. Abdominal MRI is helpful in the detection of mesenteric thrombosis in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasm.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasm. Findings on abdominal ultrasound suggestive of myeloproliferative neoplasm include enlarged lymph nodes, hepatosplenomegaly, and ascites. Findings on extremity ultrasound include thrombosis.

Other Imaging Findings

Other imaging studies for myeloproliferative neoplasm include positron emission tomography (PET) scan, which helps to detect metastasis in bone marrow and to follow up medical treatment.

Other Diagnostic Studies

Other diagnostic studies for myeloproliferative neoplasm include bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy, erythropoietin level, lumbar puncture, and lymph node biopsy.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Medical therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasm is based on the specific subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm. The mainstay of therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasm is chemotherapy, cytoreduction, aspirin, and palliative care. Treatment is directed at reducing the excessive numbers of blood cells.

Surgery

Surgical intervention is usually not recommended for the management of chronic myelogenous leukemia unless there is splenomegaly.

Primary Prevention

There is no established method for primary prevention of myeloproliferative neoplasm.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary prevention measures include routine monitoring of laboratory values, including complete blood count (CBC) and metabolic panel.

Future of Investigational Therapies

Future or investigational therapies in myeloproliferative neoplasms include BLU-285, JQ1, and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid. Each of these investigational agents carries a unique mechanism of action on myeloid cells. The agents are currently in clinical trials.

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