Spinal cord compression in beta-thalassemia: follow-up after radiotherapy
São Paulo med. j
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116(6): 1879-81, nov.-dez. 1998. ilus
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Context Spinal cord compression due to extramedullary hematopoiesis is a well-described but rare syndrome encountered in several clinical hematologic disorders, including beta-thalassemia. Case Report We report the case of a patient with intermediate beta-thalassemia and crural paraparesis due to spinal cord compression by a paravertebral extramedullary mass. She was successfully treated with low-dose radiotherapy and transfusions. After splenectomy, she was regularly followed up for over four years without transfusion or recurrence of spinal cord compression. Discussion:
Extramedullary hematopoiesis should be investigated in patients with hematologic disorders and spinal cord symptoms. The rapid recognition and treatment with radiotherapy can dramatically alleviate symptoms.
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Sujet Principal:
Syndrome de compression médullaire
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Hématopoïèse extramédullaire
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Bêta-Thalassémie
Type d'étude:
Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
São Paulo med. j
Thème du journal:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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Médicament
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Année:
1998
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
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