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Surgical Medicine Open Access Journal

Management of Extramedullary Hematopoiesis: Why is a Hematologist’s Opinion Important

  • Open or CloseAnkita Sen*

    Department of Hematology, NRS Medical College, India

    *Corresponding author:Ankita Sen, Consultant hematologist and hematooncologist, India

Submission: November 2, 2020;Published: January 12, 2021

DOI: 10.31031/SMOAJ.2021.04.000582

ISSN : 2578-0379
Volume4 Issue2

Abstract

Extramedullary Hematopoiesis (EMH) is a compensatory mechanism in response to ineffective hematopoiesis or stress erythropoiesis, in sites other than the bone marrow. The EMH often presents as pseudotumors and may be confused with other benign or malignant tumors. The cause of EMH often is an underlying hematopoietic disorder, and it may be adequately treated by treating the underlying cause. This will avoid unnecessary surgical interventions. Hence, knowledge of this entity is of utmost importance, and careful history, clinical examination and necessary investigations must be carried out before deciding the course of therapy.

Keywords: Extramedullary hematopoiesis;Hematopoietic disorders

Abbreviations: EMH: Extramedullary Hematopoiesis; HD: Hematopoietic Disorder

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