Polycythemia vera and dental treatment: A case report

Authors

Pornmit Songpaisan
Sumalee Songpaisan

Publication Date

2004-09-01

Abstract

Polycythemia vera (PV) is a myeloproliferative disease characterized by proliferation of all three of the major hematopoietic groups, erythroid elements, granulocytic and megakaryocytic cells. The patients are at risk for thrombosis. Some requires oral anticoagulant therapy. Dental treatment in these patients requires careful preoperative assessment and treatment planning. Excellent communication and coordination of therapies by the hematologist and dentist prevent complication. A case report of patient with PV without major complication.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.27.3.6

First Page

227

Last Page

234

Recommended Citation

Songpaisan, Pornmit and Songpaisan, Sumalee (2004) "Polycythemia vera and dental treatment: A case report," Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 3, Article 6.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.27.3.6
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/cudj/vol27/iss3/6