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All are true about the Etiology of primary myelofibrosis , EXCEPT:

A
JAK2 mutation is seen in 50 % cases
B
Overproduction of transforming growth factor
C
Overproduction of osteoprotegerin
D
Mutations in the thrombopoietin receptor Mpl occur in 50%
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Primary myelofibrosis ,Etiological features. The etiology is unknown. JAK2 V617F is present in approximately 50% of patients Mutations in the thrombopoietin receptor Mpl occur in about 5%. Fibrosis is associated with overproduction of transforming growth factor and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases Osteosclerosis is associated with overproduction of osteoprotegerin. Ref: Harrison, E-18,P-906.

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