MANAGEMENT OF EXTRAMEDULLARY HAEMATOPOISES IN THALASSAEMIA WITH RADIOTHERAPY: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Abstract

Extramedullary haematopoises (EMH) is a very rare cause for spinal cord compression but is a well described entity with relation to chronic haemolytic anemias like thalassemia. Radiation therapy has a documented role in the management of this condition. We would like to report a case of a 28 year old man with underlying thalassemia major presenting with paraparesis and sensory loss, successfully treated with radiotherapy.

Keywords

• Thalassemia
• Extramedullary haematopoises
• Spinal cord compression
• Radiotherapy