Intracranial extramedullary haematopoiesis: A case report. (3rd September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mehta, Samir; Shapey, Jonathan; Pohl, Ute; Vindlacheruvu, Raghu
• Is Part Of: British journal of neurosurgery. Volume 29:Number 5(2015:Oct.)
• Page Start: 734
• Page End: 736
• Publication Date: 2015-09-03
• Subjects: extramedullary haematopoiesis -- haemoglobinopathy -- intracranial -- myelodysplastic syndrome; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.48
• DOI: 10.3109/02688697.2015.1023781
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-8697

Abstract

Abstract : Extramedullary haematopoiesis (EMH) is an ectopic production of blood cells to compensate for ineffective haematopoiesis. We report a rare symptomatic presentation of intracranial EMH and discuss its investigation and management. EMH should be considered a differential diagnosis in patients with haemoglobinopathies, haemolytic anaemias and myeloproliferative disorders, who present with symptoms of raised intracranial pressure.