An intriguing case of a paravertebral extramedullary erythropoiesis presenting as tumor-mimicking lesion in a patient with eosinophilia with FIP1L1-PDGFRA rearrangement.

Authors :: Farah S
Yoldez H
Rahma A
Mona M
Emna B
Mahdi A
Faouzi EM
Source :: Clinical case reports [Clin Case Rep] 2022 Dec 05; Vol. 10 (12), pp. e6637. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 05 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Extramedullary hematopoiesis in the posterior mediastinum is rare. Our case interested a 28-year-old man with a history of eosinophilia with FIP1L1-PDGFRA fusion gene who had a mediastinal mass surgically excised. Pathological examination concluded to an extramedullary erythropoiesis. This case is original by its location and the presence of only the erythroblastic line rearrangement.<br />Competing Interests: Not applicable.<br /> (© 2022 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

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