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Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Causing Spinal Cord Compression.
- Source :
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World Neurosurgery . May2021, Vol. 149, p51-52. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Spinal cord compression due to extramedullary hematopoiesis is a rare neurosurgical problem that is successfully treated with urgent decompression. Here we report the case of a young man with hemoglobin Lepore disease and beta thalassemia who presented with 1 month of lower extremity weakness and urinary retention. The patient underwent urgent thoracic laminectomies and recovered fully. This pathology can be treated with multiple modalities; however, decompression must remain in the neurosurgeon's armamentarium in the acute setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SPINAL cord compression
*RETENTION of urine
*HEMATOPOIESIS
*BETA-Thalassemia
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18788750
- Volume :
- 149
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- World Neurosurgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 150019303
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2021.02.023