Spinal cord compression due to extramedullary haemopoiesis in myelofibrosis.
AUTOR(ES)
Cook, G
RESUMO
Extramedullary haemopoiesis resulting in spinal cord compression is rare. This report of extramedullary myeloid metaplasia in a patient with myelofibrosis serves to illustrate the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and management of good neurological recovery.
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