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  • Title: [A new case report of spinal cord compression secondary to beta-thalassemia].
    Author: El Bahri-Ben Mrad F, Zaouachi N, Fredj M, Ben Mrad S, Mrabet A.
    Journal: Rev Neurol (Paris); 2003 May; 159(5 Pt 1):574-6. PubMed ID: 12773904.
    Abstract:
    Extramedullary hematopoiesis is an unusual cause of spinal cord compression. We report the case of a 39-year-old man who presented symptoms of progressive dorsal spinal cord compression. Hemogramm showed erythrocytosis with microcytosis. Hemoglobin electrophoresis revealed heterozygous beta-thalassemia. Diagnosis of extramedullary hematopoiesis was based on magnetic resonance imaging findings. Radiological and therapeutic options in this rare condition are briefly discussed.
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