[Pleural extramedullary hematopoiesis]. / La plèvre myéloïde.
Rev Med Interne
; 29(7): 573-6, 2008 Jul.
Article
in Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18243425
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, associated with myelofibrosis, is a myeloproliferative disorder. Extramedullary hematopoiesis in the pleura is rare and its prognosis is often severe. EXEGESIS Herein we report a 64-year-old woman, who presented with pleural extramedullary hematopoiesis, treated by hydroxyurea-based chemotherapy with disease control.CONCLUSION:
Clinical, histological, therapeutic and evolutive aspects of this uncommon entity will be reviewed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pleural Effusion
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Hematopoiesis
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Hydroxyurea
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
Fr
Journal:
Rev Med Interne
Year:
2008
Type:
Article