Reversible paraparesis due to extramedullary hematopoiesis

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Extramedullary hematopoiesis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of spastic paraplegia in a patient with thalassemia. Radiotherapy remains the treatment of choice, and regain of motor power is expected.

Keywords

• extramedullary hematopoiesis
• paraparesis
• thalassemia