[A new case report of spinal cord compression secondary to beta-thalassemia].
Extramedullary hematopoiesis is an unusual cause of spinal cord compression. We report the case of a 39-year-old man who presented symptoms of progressive dorsal spinal cord compression. Hemogramm showed erythrocytosis with microcytosis. Hemoglobin electrophoresis revealed heterozygous beta-thalassemia. Diagnosis of extramedullary hematopoiesis was based on magnetic resonance imaging findings. Radiological and therapeutic options in this rare condition are briefly discussed.
El Bahri-Ben Mrad
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Service de Neurologie, EPS Charles Nicolle, Tunis, Tunisie.
Zaouachi
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Fredj
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Ben Mrad
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Mrabet
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D000328:Adult; D006411:Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D017086:beta-Thalassemia / Q000150:complications*