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Spinal cord compression secondary to extramedullary hematopoiesis: A noninvasive management based on MRI
Author(s) -
Hassoun Hani,
LawnTsao Lilly,
Langevin Eugene R.,
Lathi Ellen S.,
Palek Jiri
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
american journal of hematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.456
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1096-8652
pISSN - 0361-8609
DOI - 10.1002/ajh.2830370314
Subject(s) - extramedullary hematopoiesis , medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , spinal cord compression , spinal cord , radiology , haematopoiesis , stem cell , genetics , psychiatry , biology
We report the first case of spinal cord compression secondary to extramedullary hematopoiesis in which the diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Based on the great advantage of this imaging test that visualizes the entire spine, the noninvasive approach to such patients, using low‐dose radiation therapy and guided by MRI is discussed. This management appears to be both efficacious and safe.