Spinal cord compression by extramedullary hematopoiesis in agnogenic myeloid metaplasia.
Extramedullary hematopoiesis presented as a diffuse mass causing almost complete obliteration of the spinal subarachnoid space in a patient with known agnogenic myeloid metaplasia. Pre- and post-radiation therapy films correlate well with significant clinical improvement in his neurological status.
D000328:Adult; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006410:Hematopoiesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography; D055728:Primary Myelofibrosis / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*
D003907:Dexamethasone