All of the following are included in the chronic myeloproliferative disorders except:

a. Acute myeloid leukemia
b. Chronic myelogenous leukemia
c. Polycythemia vera
d. Essential thrombocythemia


ANS: A
Acute myeloid leukemia is not included in the chronic myeloproliferative disorders. All the other conditions listed are part of this classification.

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