Title of article :
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Presenting as Progressive Headache: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Author/Authors :
Babaee ، Mohammad Reza Department of Radiology - Firoozgar Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Mohseni ، Iman Department of Radiology - Firoozgar Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadi-Vajari ، MohammadAli Department of Radiology - Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) , Tefagh ، Ghazale Department of Radiology - Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Rakhshankhah ، Nima Department of Radiology - Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) , Motevalli ، Marzieh Department of Radiology - Shahid Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center
Abstract :
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis (EMH) is defined as the production of blood cells in organs other than bone marrow. Intracranial EMH is a rare condition. In this article, we presented a case of intracranial EMH presenting as progressive headache. Our patient was a 33-yearold man with thalassemia presenting with acute progressive flaccid quadriplegia, severe progressive headache, and decreased level of consciousness. His imaging studies showed evidence of intracranial and presacral EMH. Most asymptomatic intracranial EMH can present as a variety of symptoms, including progressive headache; therefore, the differential diagnosis should be kept in mind when evaluating a patient with a relevant underlying medical condition.
Keywords :
Hematopoiesis , Extramedullary cell differentiation , Thalassemia
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
