Spinal cord compression by extramedullary hematopoiesis in beta‐thalassemia major

Abstract

Abstract Extramedullary hematopoiesis is a normal compensatory reaction that can affect the epidural space, leading to spinal cord compression syndrome. MRI is the imaging method of choice for diagnosis and monitoring. Treatment is still controversial.

Keywords

• blood hypertransfusion
• extramedullary hematopoiesis
• MRI
• radiation therapy
• spinal cord compression syndrome
• thalassemia major