Extramedullary haematopoeisis causing spinal cord compression

Abstract

Extramedullary haematopoeisis (EMH) is a rare cause of spinal cord compression. However, in a patient with a haematological disorder and in particular thalassaemia, EMH with paraspinal masses should be considered and imaging planned appropriately.

Keywords

• Haematology, CT. MRI, Haematopoeisis, X-rays