Intracranial Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in Beta-Thalassemia
Korean Journal of Radiology
;
: 240-243, 2012.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-112463
ABSTRACT
Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) represents tumor-like proliferation of hemopoietic tissue which complicates chronic hemoglobinopathy. Intracranial EMH is an extremely rare occurrence. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers a precise diagnosis. It is essential to distinguish EMH from other extradural central nervous system tumors, because treatment and prognosis are totally different. Herein, we report the imaging findings of beta-thalassemia in a 13-year-old boy complaining of weakness of left side of the body and gait disturbance; CT and MRI revealed an extradural mass in the right temporoparietal region.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary
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Brain Diseases
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Beta-Thalassemia
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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