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  • Title: Complete recovery from paraparesis in spinal cord compression due to extramedullary haemopoiesis in beta-thalassaemia by emergency radiation therapy.
    Author: Ruo Redda MG, Allis S, Reali A, Bartoncini S, Roggero S, Anglesio SM, Piga A.
    Journal: Intern Med J; 2014 Apr; 44(4):409-12. PubMed ID: 24754690.
    Abstract:
    Extramedullary haemopoiesis (EMH) is a complication commonly associated with beta-thalassaemia intermedia; it is frequently asymptomatic but can sometimes lead to symptomatic tumour-like masses. No guidelines or common consensus are available in literature regarding the different treatment strategies and only single cases have been reported. We describe a case of spinal cord compression due to intrathoracic EMH masses treated with combined radiotherapy and hydroxyurea.
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