Polyglobulia in patients with hemangioblastomas is related to tumor size but not to serum erythropoietin

ConclusionsWe therefore conclude that in contrast to previous case reports and interpretations, our data show no correlation between polyglobulia and EPO levels or associated cysts in patients with hemangioblastomas. In fact, it is the size of the solid tumor that correlates with polyglobulia.The study was retrospectively registered in the German Clinical Trial Registry on 10 July 2014; Trial registration:DRKS00006310.
Source: Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research