Extramedullary hematopoiesis is a physiological compensatory event that develops in hematological diseases characterized by hemolysis such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, myelofibrosis, hereditary spherocytosis, as a result of the insufficiency of the bone marrow in meeting the need for circulation. Intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis is a rare condition. In this study, we present a 49-year-old male patient who was followed up by the hematology clinic due to thalassemia intermedia, and who underwent PET-CT examination for metabolic characterization after detecting a mass located in the paravetebral area in the posterior mediastinum.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Nuclear Medicine |
Journal Section | Case Reports |
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Publication Date | December 30, 2023 |
Submission Date | December 7, 2023 |
Acceptance Date | December 29, 2023 |
Published in Issue | Year 2023 Volume: 3 Issue: 3 |