ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Key words Spinal cord
;
compression
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Haematopoiesis
;
extramedullary
;
Thalassaemia
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Spinal epidural extramedullary haematopoiesis is very rare in thalassaemia. A 27-year-old man with thalassaemia intermedia presented with symptoms and signs of spinal cord compression. MRI showed a thoracic spinal epidural mass, representing extramedullary haematopoietic tissue, compressing the spinal cord. Following radiotherapy, serial MRI revealed regression of the epidural mass and gradual resolution of spinal cord oedema.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002340050524