Intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis simulating posterior mediastinal mass--report of a case in patient with beta-thalassemia intermedia
Yu, Y.C.; Kao, E.L.; Chou, S.H.; Lin, T.J.; Chien, C.H.
Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi 7(1): 43-48
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0257-5655 PMID: 1990152 Document Number: 385920
Intrathoracic involvement of the extramedullary hematopoiesis is a rare condition. It is usually found in patients with thalassemia or hereditary spherocytosis. In the literature, only 79 cases have been reported. Here, in Taiwan, a 22 year-old female patient of beta-thalassemia intermedia presented with posterior mediastinal mass proved as an intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis by thoracoscopic biopsy was reported.