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

Authors

  • B Thejaswin Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
  • J Bindhu Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
  • R Nanda Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
  • K Aradhana Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore

Keywords:

Thalassemia, Extramedullary haematopoises, Spinal cord compression, Radiotherapy

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.

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Published

2015-06-30

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B Thejaswin, J Bindhu, R Nanda, & K Aradhana. (2015). MANAGEMENT OF EXTRAMEDULLARY HAEMATOPOISES IN THALASSAEMIA WITH RADIOTHERAPY: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE. National Journal of Medical Research, 5(02), 163–165. Retrieved from https://njmr.in/index.php/file/article/view/383

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 02 (2015)

Section

Case Report

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