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Extramedullary hematopoiesis

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic anemia.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Chest

ct

Bilateral posterior mediastinal masses associated with medullary expansion of the posterior ribs. The spleen is surgically removed from hypersplenism. The liver is hyperdense due to hemosiderin deposition.

Case Discussion

The patient had thalassemia and as a result of this type of anemia, his bone marrow expands to compensate for the blood loss.

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