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Spinal cord compression due to extramedullary hematopoiesis in patient with Beta thalassemia major
Extramedullary hematopoiesis can occur in patients with beta thalassemia major, which can lead to spinal cord compression. In such cases, the use of radiotherapy can be sufficient for the complete resolution of neurological symptoms.
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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John Wiley and Sons Inc.
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7812994/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33489190 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3542 |
| Sumario: | Extramedullary hematopoiesis can occur in patients with beta thalassemia major, which can lead to spinal cord compression. In such cases, the use of radiotherapy can be sufficient for the complete resolution of neurological symptoms. |
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