Table 5.

Comparison of Clinical Features of ET Patients With Monoclonal or Polyclonal Hematopoiesis

Monoclonal Hematopoiesis (n = 10) Polyclonal Hematopoiesis (n = 13) Difference
Median age at diagnosis (yr)  48 (10-61)  40 (14-81)  NS  
Median follow-up (mo) 83 (18-260)  32 (6-116)  NS  
Median platelet count at diagnosis (×109/L)  722 (600-1,457) 778 (600-1,917)  NS  
Hepatosplenomegaly  5 (50%) 2 (15%)  .05 < P < .1  
Thrombosis 6 (60%)  2 (15%)  P < .05  
Hemorrhage 1 (10%)  0 (0%)  NS 
Monoclonal Hematopoiesis (n = 10) Polyclonal Hematopoiesis (n = 13) Difference
Median age at diagnosis (yr)  48 (10-61)  40 (14-81)  NS  
Median follow-up (mo) 83 (18-260)  32 (6-116)  NS  
Median platelet count at diagnosis (×109/L)  722 (600-1,457) 778 (600-1,917)  NS  
Hepatosplenomegaly  5 (50%) 2 (15%)  .05 < P < .1  
Thrombosis 6 (60%)  2 (15%)  P < .05  
Hemorrhage 1 (10%)  0 (0%)  NS 

Abbreviation: NS, not significant.