Imaging of spinal cord compression due to thoracic extramedullary haematopoiesis in myelofibrosis.
We describe a case of spinal cord compression secondary to extramedullary haematopoiesis in a patient with primary myelofibrosis. We show that MRI should be the procedure of choice for patients suspected of this condition. Furthermore, it could be of value for assessing the extent of cord compression, planning radiotherapy and for follow-up.
Guermazi
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Department of Neuroradiology Charcot, Salpétrière Hospital, Paris, France.
Miaux
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Chiras
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D000328:Adult; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006411:Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary / Q000502:physiology* / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D055728:Primary Myelofibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed