Spinal cord compression due to epidural extramedullary haematopoiesis in thalassaemia: MRI
NEURORADIOLOGY, vol.39, no.12, pp.870-872, 1997 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 39 Issue: 12
- Publication Date: 1997
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s002340050524
- Journal Name: NEURORADIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.870-872
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
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.