Abstract

Answer C. Polycythaemia rubra vera
Of the four listed myeloproliferative disorders, they can all present with bleeding or bruising and constitutional symptoms (low-grade fever, tiredness, night sweats and weight loss). Pruritis (especially after a warm bath) tends to be specific to polycythaemia rubra vera.
InnovAiT article: Understanding myeloproliferative disorders. DOI: 10.1177/17557380221096495.
