Multiple choice

Primary myelofibrosis is characterized by progressive bone marrow failure. Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of primary myelofibrosis?

  1. It causes a leucoerythroblastic blood film.

  2. It may be associated with a raised platelet count.

  3. Normal serum lactate dehydrogenase level.

  4. It may be complicated by gout.

  5. It may cause massive splenomegaly.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In general, the serum lactate dehydrogenase level.level is measured in order to check for tissue damage thus in primary myelofibrosis the serum lactate dehydrogenase level are usually raised.