This Review discusses the criteria for the diagnosis and classification of myeloproliferative neoplasms in relation to the revised 2008 WHO classification. The authors summarize the histology of these tumors in the context of the 2008 WHO classification system, discuss associated cytogenetic and molecular abnormalcies of myeloproliferative neoplasms, and provide diagnostic algorithms that are tailored for routine clinical use.
- Ayalew Tefferi
- Radek Skoda
- James W. Vardiman