Abdominal and extremities ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of polycythemia vera. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of polycythemia vera include: 
Splenomegaly Hepatomegaly Ascites Deep vein thrombosis
Can you explain the connection between polycythemia vera and ultrasound?
<|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional.<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|> This is the question: Can you explain the connection between polycythemia vera and ultrasound?<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Abdominal and extremities ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of polycythemia vera. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of polycythemia vera include: 
Splenomegaly Hepatomegaly Ascites Deep vein thrombosis<|eot_id|>