Recurrent spontaneous massive hemothorax from intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis resulting in respiratory failure
Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a compensatory response to many chronic anemic disorders. Intrathoracic EMH, usually presenting as paravertebral masses over the posterior mediastinum, is a rare entity and is usually asymptomatic. Hemothorax is a rare but possibly fatal complication. Local radi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664612001672 |