The Medicine Forum

Article Title

A Man With an Elevated Hemoglobin

Authors

Paula Sorokanich MD, Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

A 50-year-old male with history of severe gout and
degenerative joint disease presented to his PCP for a
physical. On routine blood work he was found to have
an elevated hemoglobin/hematocrit. This was confirmed
on repeat analysis and work-up was pursued.

Recommended Citation

Sorokanich MD, Paula (2003) "A Man With an Elevated Hemoglobin," The Medicine Forum: Vol. 5, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29046/TMF.005.1.005
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/tmf/vol5/iss1/2