ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Blood abnormalities
;
Hematopoiesis extramedullary
;
Spine
;
Computed tomography
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Two cases of extramedullary hemopoiesis in the lower spinal column are reported. One of them was due to thalassemia major and the other to thalassemia intermedia. CT and MRI studies showed paraspinal and presacral masses respectively which caused nerve root compression. It is concluded that the differential diagnosis of low back pain and radicular or pseudoradicular pain should include extramedullary hemopoiesis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00588239