Some Biochemical Estimation In Iraqi Patients with Polycythemia.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Polycythemia is the abnormal increase in number of
circulating red blood corpuscles(RBC).Packed cell volume (PCV) may be as
high as 60 percent. A three to four-fold increase in (RBC) count may also be
encountered. Polycythemia can be caused by increased production of (RBC) or
severe dehydration. A mucoprotein is a glycoprotein composed primarily of
mucopolysaccharides. It can be found in the synovial fluid of the knees.
Glycoproteins and glycolipids are useful indicators in diagnosis and
management of cancer .