Extramedullary hematopoiesis presented as cytopenia and massive paraspinal masses leading to cord compression in a patient with hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin.
BACKGROUND
Extramedullary hematopoeisis (EMH) can occur in various physiological and pathologic states. The spleen is the most common site of EMH.


METHODS
We report a case with hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin with extramedullary hematopoiesis presented as cord compression and cytopenia secondary to multi-paraspinal masses.


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment can be a challenge. Relapse is a possibility.
Division of Hematology and Oncology, New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595 USA.
Tasleem
T
Katchi
Division of Hematology and Oncology, New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595 USA.
Krishna
K
Kolandaivel
Division of Hematology and Oncology, New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595 USA.
Pallavi
P
Khattar
Division of Hematology and Oncology, New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595 USA.
Taliya
T
Farooq
Division of Hematology and Oncology, New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595 USA.
Humayun
H
Islam
Division of Hematology and Oncology, New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595 USA.
Delong
D
Liu