| Literature DB >> 11233774 |
N Xiros1, T Economopoulos, E Papageorgiou, G Mantzios, S Raptis.
Abstract
Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a rare disorder, characterized by the appearance of hematopoietic elements outside of the bone marrow, which occurs in patients with chronic myeloproliferative disorders or congenital hemolytic anemias. We report on a 64-year-old man with hereditary spherocytosis, who presented with anemia, jaundice, intrathoracic EMH, and massive hemothorax. The diagnosis of EMH was established after computer tomography (CT)-guided punctuation of the paravertebral mass. The patient underwent splenectomy and thoracic drainage. After 1 year, the patient is in good health, with normal hemoglobin values, and hemothorax has not recurred.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11233774 DOI: 10.1007/s002770000222
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Hematol ISSN: 0939-5555 Impact factor: 3.673