Beta-thalassemia

Beta-thalassemia (BT) is characterized by deficiency (Beta+) or absence (Beta0) of synthesis of the beta globin chains of hemoglobin (Hb).

Neoplasm

An organ or organ-system abnormality that consists of uncontrolled autonomous cell-proliferation which can occur in any part of the body as a benign or malignant neoplasm (tumour).


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PMID (PMCID)
15771316
 MALE Adult
[Cord compression secondary to extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassaemia].
Mutijima E, Hmissa S, Ziadi S, Mlaiki A, Mokni M, Korbi S.
Rev Med Liege. 2005;60(1):41-4.
Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a common manifestation in beta-thalassemia, but can also occur in several clinical hematologic disorders or neoplasms.