Intracranial myeloid metaplasia in idiopathic myelofibrosis

Authors

• Orhan Ayyildiz
• Abdurrahman Isikdogan
• Murat Soker
• Murat Celik

Abstract

Extramedullary hematopoiesis is a common finding in idiopathic myelofibrosis and is generally found in the liver, spleen and lymph nodes, but meningeal extramedullary hematopoiesis is very rare. Some diseases may be causes of intracranial masses and diagnosis is difficult. We present a case diagnosed as intracranial and meningeal extramedullary hematopoiesis with idiopathic myelofibrosis inducing serious headache.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

218

Last Page

220

Recommended Citation

Ayyildiz, Orhan; Isikdogan, Abdurrahman; Soker, Murat; and Celik, Murat (2004) "Intracranial myeloid metaplasia in idiopathic myelofibrosis," Neurosciences: Vol. 9: Iss. 3, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1280