Thrombocytosis

<p>In any patient with newly recognized thrombocytosis, two questions should be addressed in a timely fashion:</p>

<p class="bulletIndent1">●Is the thrombocytosis a reactive phenomenon or a marker for the presence of a clonal (neoplastic, autonomous) hematologic disorder?</p>

<p class="bulletIndent1">●What is the immediate risk to the patient from the increased platelet count and how should it be managed</p>