Rare presentation of right Adrenal Mass: Extramedullary haematopoiesis in a patient with Thalassaemia Intermedia / Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
;
: 80-84, 2021.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
@#Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a rare cause of adrenal mass. We present a 44-year-old woman who has thalassaemia intermedia, referred to Endocrinology clinic for huge adrenal mass. Along with a paraspinal lesion discovered in this patient, the leading diagnosis was EMH. The patient was treated with hypertransfusion and hydroxyurea, which led to a reduction in the size of the right adrenal mass and paraspinal mass. This case highlights the challenges in managing this rare condition. Although EMH is a rare cause of adrenal mass, the diagnosis must be considered in any patient with a history of a congenital hemolytic disorder, to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
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