Thalassemia, extramedullary hematopoiesis, and spinal cord compression: A case report.

CONCLUSION: The possibility of EMH should be considered in every patient with ineffective erythropoiesis as a cause of spinal cord compression. Treatment of such cases is usually done with blood transfusions, which can reduce the hematopoietic drive for EMH. Other options include surgery, hydroxyurea, radiotherapy, or a combination of these on a case to case basis. PMID: 27069747 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27069747?dopt=Abstract

Source: Surgical Neurology International - April 15, 2016 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research