Intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis secondary to B12 and folate deficiency: CT appearance.
Intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis is an unusual condition, usually associated with congenital hemolytic anemias. We present a rare case due to vitamin B12 and folate deficiency diagnosed by CT-guided biopsy.
Fielding
J R
JR
Department of Radiology, Boston University Medical Center, MA.
Owens
M
M
Naimark
A
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005494:Folic Acid Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006411:Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014806:Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*