E-Beta Thalassemia With Extramedulary Hematopoiesis: A Case Report

Abstract

Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a well-recognized process in which the body attempts to maintain erythrogenesis in response to an alteration in the normal production of red blood cells. It is observed in hemoglobinopathies, myeloproliferative disorders, neoplasm's involving the bone marrow and other conditions. Commonly observed areas of EMH include the paraspinal regions of the thorax, liver and spleen, but it has been reported in other locations, including the adrenal gland, bowel, dura mater and breast. Our patient presented with E beta-thalassemia along with hypogonadism who was later diagnosed of having EMH by imaging studies.