Paraplegia in a thalassaemic patient with short stature.
Pediatr Endocrinol Rev
; 8 Suppl 2: 340-4, 2011 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-21705991
ABSTRACT
Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a normal compensatory reaction that occurs in almost all chronic hemolytic anemia, especially in transfusion independent thalassemia intermedia, and can involve many organs or tissues, including the epidural space leading to spinal cord compression syndrome. We present a case of EMH in a 29 year old woman with thalassemia major, regularly transfused since the time of diagnosis (age 21 months), who presented with sudden muscle weakness, difficulty walking and maintaining the upright position. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the thoracic spine showed spinal cord compression secondary to extramedullary hematopoiesis in the spinal canal, leading to early therapy. The neurosurgical treatment (decompressive laminectomy D3-D6) in our patient brought a significant and rapid recovery. The next two MRI of the spine (after 6 and 18 months) were both negative for recurrence.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Paraplegia
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Compressão da Medula Espinal
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Estatura
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Talassemia beta
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article