The Effect of Polycythemia Vera on Hearing Functions

Polycythemia Vera (PV) is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm which is characterized by clonal proliferation causing the accumulation of morphologically normal red and white blood cells, platelets and their precursors. Bilateral or unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, acute hearing loss and vertigo may be the first presenting findings of PV. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of PV on hearing functions and the frequency of impairment in hearing functions seen in affected patient population.
Source: Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia - Category: Hematology Authors: Source Type: research