Spinal cord compression by extramedullary hemopoietic tissue in pyruvate-kinase-deficiency-caused hemolytic anemia.
Spinal cord compression by extramedullary hemopoietic tissue is a rare complication of hemolytic anemias. This is the first report of this complication in hemolytic anemia caused by pyruvate-kinase deficiency. Indium scan, computed tomography (CT) scan, and myelography were helpful in diagnosis. Surgery and radiotherapy were followed by complete recovery during a follow-up period of 12 months.
D000328:Adult; D000745:Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital / Q000150:complications* / Q000201:enzymology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006410:Hematopoiesis; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008297:Male; D011770:Pyruvate Kinase / Q000172:deficiency*; D011859:Radiography; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000201:enzymology*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D011770:Pyruvate Kinase