Table 1.
Patient characteristics at the time of MF diagnosis
| Characteristic (n, %) | With splenomegaly (n=102) | Without splenomegaly (n=78) |
|---|---|---|
| Age at diagnosis, median (range) | 66 (37–90) | 66 (35–89) |
| <55years | 7 (7) | 11 (14) |
| 55–64years | 38 (37) | 21 (27) |
| 65years and older | 57 (56) | 46 (59) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 68 (67) | 46 (59) |
| Female | 34 (33) | 32 (41) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White | 75 (74) | 45 (58) |
| African American | 19 (19) | 18 (23) |
| Hispanic | 2 (2) | 11 (14) |
| Other | 6 (6) | 4 (5) |
| Primary insurance1 | ||
| Commercial | 32 (31) | 22 (28) |
| Medicare | 57 (56) | 45 (58) |
| Medicaid | 8 (8) | 9 (12) |
MF, myelofibrosis.
1
Primary insurance for medical benefits. Remaining patients were listed as uninsured, other, or unknown.