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  • Title: Spinal Cord Compression Secondary to Extramedullary Hematopoiesis: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
    Author: Wang A, Carberry N, Solli E, Gillick J, Islam H, Hillard V.
    Journal: Case Rep Oncol; 2016; 9(2):290-7. PubMed ID: 27462228.
    Abstract:
    Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a rare cause of spinal cord compression (SCC). EMH represents the growth of blood cells outside of the bone marrow and occurs in a variety of hematologic illnesses, including various types of anemia and myeloproliferative disorders. Although EMH usually occurs in the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes, it may also occur within the spinal canal. When this occurs, the mass effect can compress the spinal cord, potentially leading to the development of neurological deficits. We present a case of SCC secondary to EMH. This report illustrates the importance of considering EMH in the differential diagnosis of SCC, even in the absence of signs of its most common etiologies.
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