Myeloproliferative neoplasms and clonal haematopoiesis in patients with giant cell arteritis: a case–control and exploratory study

Abstract

GCA patients with MPN display higher platelet counts and shorter overall survival than controls. This association is not fortuitous, given the possible pathophysiological relationship between the two diseases. CH was found in one-third of GCA patients, which may be higher than the expected prevalence for a similar age, and should be confirmed in a larger cohort.