Low back pain in beta thalassemia major revealing sacral extramedullay hematopoeisis: A case report

Extramedullary hematopoicsis (EMH) is a well-known complication of beta thalassemia major and frequently occurs in typical sites such as liver or spleen. However, when presenting in unusual sites as sacrum, other diagnosis should be excluded by histopathology prior to deciding on treatment plan.

Automated summary

Extramedullary hematopoiesis is a common complication of beta thalassemia major, often seen in typical sites such as liver or spleen. However, when it occurs in unusual sites like the sacrum, other diagnoses should be ruled out through histopathology before determining the treatment plan.