Etiology

Polycythemia Vera=neoplastic

Secondary Polycythemia=response to decreased oxygen

Relative Polycythemia=decreased plasma volume no an increase in red blood cells

Predilection

Usually adults

Location

Systemic disease

Clinical Appearance

Oral mucosa may appear deep red to purple

Gingiva may be edematous and bleed easily

Petechiae ecchymosis and hematoma formation

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