Open AccessSpinal cord compression by extramedullary hematopoiesis in beta‐thalassemia major
Author(s) -
Ben Ammar Lobna,
Ferjani Hanene,
Maatallah Kaouther,
Bouallegue Sonia,
Riahi Hend,
Kaffel Dhia,
Hamdi Wafa
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2924
Subject(s) - extramedullary hematopoiesis , medicine , spinal cord compression , thalassemia , beta thalassemia , spinal cord , epidural space , haematopoiesis , radiology , surgery , stem cell , genetics , psychiatry , biology
Abstract Extramedullary hematopoiesis is a normal compensatory reaction that can affect the epidural space, leading to spinal cord compression syndrome. MRI is the imaging method of choice for diagnosis and monitoring. Treatment is still controversial.