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Computed tomography of intrathoracic extramedullary haematopoiesis occurring as a complication of osteopetrosis.

Authors :
Hennessy O
Salanitri JC
Source :
Australasian radiology [Australas Radiol] 2005 Oct; Vol. 49 (5), pp. 430-2.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Intrathoracic extramedullary haematopoiesis occurring as a complication of osteopetrosis is uncommon. The combination of classic plain film and CT findings should suggest the diagnosis, which can be non-invasively confirmed with bone marrow scintigraphy.

Subjects

Subjects :
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Humans
Male
Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary
Osteopetrosis complications
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0004-8461
Volume :
49
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Australasian radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16174187
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1673.2005.01478.x
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