title: Extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassemia intermedia manifesting as symptomatic pleural effusion.
abstract: A case of bilateral paravertebral extramedullary hematopoietic masses with symptomatic pleural effusion in a patient with beta-thalassemia intermedia is reported. The pleural effusion was controlled by pleurodesis using tetracycline. We review the literature on this uncommon complication of beta-thalassemia intermedia and discuss the options for diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Lebanon. ataher@aub.edu.lb
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Taher
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Skouri
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Jaber
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kanj
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D006411:Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*; D018700:Pleurodesis; D013754:Tetracyclines; D017086:beta-Thalassemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013754:Tetracyclines