International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 32-35, January 2009

Extramedullary hematopoiesis in the maxillary sinus

Women and Children's Hospital, 219 Bryant Street, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States

Received 5 March 2008; received in revised form 20 May 2008; accepted 21 May 2008. published online 14 July 2008.

Summary 

Chronic hemolytic anemia may result to compensatory extramedullary hematopoiesis. We present the diagnostic and treatment challenges of an unusual case of extramedullary hematopoiesis involving the maxillary sinus. Review of literature is performed.

Keywords: Extramedullary hematopoiesis, Paranasal sinuses

 

PII: S1871-4048(08)00041-5

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2008.05.007

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 32-35, January 2009

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