Cutaneous extramedullary hematopoiesis following splenectomy for idiopathic myelofibrosis

William G. Hocking, Gary S. Lazar, James A. Lipsett, Ronald W. Busuttil

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Abstract

A 50-year-old man with idiopathic myelofibrosis had development of extensive cutaneous extramedullary hematopoiesis after undergoing splenectomy. Treatment with hydroxyurea was not effective, but electron-beam irradiation controlled the cutaneous infiltration. This rare clinical manifestation of idiopathic myelofibrosis can be confused with cellulitis, and diagnosis depends upon biopsy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)956-958
Number of pages3
JournalThe American journal of medicine
Volume76
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1984

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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