Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a rare cause of spinal cord compression (SCC). EMH represents the growth of blood cells
outside of the bone marrow and occurs in a variety of hematologic illnesses, including various types of anemia and myeloproliferative
disorders. Although EMH usually occurs in the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes, it may also occur within the spinal canal. When
this occurs, the mass effect can compress the spinal cord, potentially leading to the development of neurological deficits. We
present a case of SCC secondary to EMH. Our patient is a 26-year-old male with beta-thalassemia who presented with both upper
thoracic and lower extremity symptoms of spinal cord compression. This report illustrates the importance of considering EMH
in the differential diagnosis of SCC, even in the absence of signs of its most common etiologies.
Spinal Cord Compression Due to Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in a 27-Year-Old Man with Beta Thalassemia Intermedia: A Case Report
