Spinal cord compression by extramedullary hematopoiesis in beta‐thalassemia major

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ben Ammar, Lobna, Ferjani, Hanene, Maatallah, Kaouther, Bouallegue, Sonia, Riahi, Hend, Kaffel, Dhia, Hamdi, Wafa
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2020
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7455443/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32884769
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2924
Descripción
Sumario: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.

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