Neuroradiology case of the day. Spinal cord compression caused by extramedullary hematopoiesis.

1999 ◽  
Vol 173 (3) ◽  
pp. 806-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
D W Rowe ◽  
G Barest
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis ◽  
Cord Compression

Spinal cord compression due to extramedullary hematopoiesis in beta-thalassemia

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (10) ◽  
pp. 663-664
Author(s):  
Renan Ramon Souza LOPES ◽  
Larissa Soares CARDOSO ◽  
Franz ONISHI
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Beta Thalassemia

scholarly journals Spinal cord compression in b-thalassemia: follow-up after radiotherapy

1998 ◽  
Vol 116 (6) ◽  
pp. 1879-1881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvana Fahel da Fonseca ◽  
Maria Stella Figueiredo ◽  
Rodolfo Delfini Cançado ◽  
Fernando Nakandakare ◽  
Roberto Segreto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Hematologic Disorders ◽  
Rare Syndrome ◽  
Low Dose Radiotherapy

CONTEXT: Spinal cord compression due to extramedullary hematopoiesis is a well-described but rare syndrome encountered in several clinical hematologic disorders, including <FONT FACE="Symbol">b</font>-thalassemia. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a patient with intermediate <FONT FACE="Symbol">b</font>-thalassemia and crural paraparesis due to spinal cord compression by a paravertebral extramedullary mass. She was successfully treated with low-dose radiotherapy and transfusions. After splenectomy, she was regularly followed up for over four years without transfusion or recurrence of spinal cord compression. DISCUSSION: Extramedullary hematopoiesis should be investigated in patients with hematologic disorders and spinal cord symptoms. The rapid recognition and treatment with radiotherapy can dramatically alleviate symptoms.

Painful Spinal Cord Compression as a Complication of Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Associated with β-Thalassemia Intermedia

2008 ◽  
Vol 184 (4) ◽  
pp. 224-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Goerner ◽  
Sabine Gerull ◽  
Erhard Schaefer ◽  
Marianne Just ◽  
Martin Sure ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Thalassemia Intermedia

Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Causing Spinal Cord Compression

Neurosurgery ◽  
1981 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 728-731 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Pile-Spellman ◽  
Lester Adelman ◽  
Kalmon D. Post
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Metastatic Disease ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Compressive Myelopathy

abstract A case of compressive myelopathy secondary to extramedullary hematopoiesis is presented. The similarities and differences between this disorder and myelopathy secondary to metastatic disease are discussed. If diagnosed early, this condition should improve with treatment.

scholarly journals Spinal Cord Compression Secondary to Extramedullary Hematopoiese in a Patient with a Beta-Thalassemia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Mass Effect ◽  
Myeloproliferative Disorders ◽  
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Beta Thalassemia ◽  
Spleen And Lymph Nodes ◽  
Upper Thoracic

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.

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