SPINAL-CORD COMPRESSION SECONDARY TO EXTRAMEDULLARY HEMATOPOIESIS - A NONINVASIVE MANAGEMENT BASED ON MRI

被引:24
作者
HASSOUN, H [1 ]
LAWNTSAO, L [1 ]
LANGEVIN, ER [1 ]
LATHI, ES [1 ]
PALEK, J [1 ]
机构
[1] TUFTS UNIV,ST ELIZABETHS HOSP BOSTON,SCH MED,DEPT RADIAT THERAPY,BOSTON,MA 02111
关键词
SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION; EXTRAMEDULLARY HEMATOPOIESIS; MRI; RADIATION THERAPY;
D O I
10.1002/ajh.2830370314
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
We report the first case of spinal cord compression secondary to extramedullary hematopoiesis in which the diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Based on the great advantage of this imaging test that visualizes the entire spine, the noninvasive approach to such patients, using low-dose radiation therapy and guided by MRI is discussed. This management appears to be both efficacious and safe.
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