Beta-thalassemia

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

Paraplegia

Severe or complete weakness of both lower extremities with sparing of the upper extremities.


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PMID (PMCID)
8399424
 MALE
[Extramedullary hematopoiesis with intraspinal extension in thalassemia].
Richter E.
Aktuelle Radiol. 1993;3(5):320-2.
The case of a 14-year-old-boy with homozygotic beta-Thalassemia in which an intraspinal extension of the extramedullary focal hemopoiesis gave rise to spinal compression with partial paraplegia is reported.
3572525
 FEMALE Adult
Paraplegia due to extramedullary hematopoiesis in thalassemia. Case report.
Mann KS, Yue CP, Chan KH, Ma LT, Ngan H.
J Neurosurg. 1987;66(6):938-40.
Surgical excision followed by radiotherapy has been the recommended treatment for paraplegia due to extramedullary hematopoiesis in patients with beta-thalassemia.