Intracranial Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Simulating a Subdural Hematoma: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Al-Saad Wisam, Qureshi Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz, Bollineni Vikram Rao, Tryggvason Thordur
Primary Institution: University Hospital Brussels
Conclusion
The case highlights the importance of considering intracranial extramedullary hematopoiesis in patients with myeloproliferative disease when diagnosing intracranial masses.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a known history of chronic myeloid leukemia.
- Non-contrast CT showed hyperdense extra-axial collections interpreted as subdural hematoma.
- A drainage procedure revealed a solid substance instead of blood.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of extramedullary hematopoiesis.
Takeaway
A 68-year-old man with a blood disorder had headaches and was found to have a mass in his brain that looked like a bleed, but it was actually a rare condition where blood cells are made outside the bone marrow.
Methodology
The patient underwent non-contrast CT, drainage procedure, and histopathological examination.
Participant Demographics
A 68-year-old male with a history of chronic myeloid leukemia.
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