Spinal cord compression by extramedullary hematopoiesis in beta‐thalassemia major

Spinal cord compression by extramedullary hematopoiesis in beta‐thalassemia major

Abstract Extramedullary hematopoiesis is a normal compensatory reaction that can affect the epidural space, leading to spinal cord compression syndrome. MRI is the imaging method of choice for diagnosis and monitoring. Treatment is still controversial.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lobna Ben Ammar, Hanene Ferjani, Kaouther Maatallah, Sonia Bouallegue, Hend Riahi, Dhia Kaffel, Wafa Hamdi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-08-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
blood hypertransfusion
extramedullary hematopoiesis
MRI
radiation therapy
spinal cord compression syndrome
thalassemia major
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2924

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2924

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