Extramedullary hematopoiesis encasing the pelvicalyceal system: CT findings

Ann Hematol. 1995 Jul;71(1):53-6. doi: 10.1007/BF01696233.

Abstract

A rare case of symmetric renal extramedullary hematopoiesis is hypothesized in a patient with long-standing Vaquez' disease and myelofibrosis. At CT, soft tissue densities were found in the renal hilar area encasing the pelvicalyceal system. Although there is nothing specific about the CT findings, the diagnosis can be suggested in the proper clinical setting. The association with generalized osteosclerosis is another diagnostic clue.

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Calices / diagnostic imaging*
  • Kidney Pelvis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Polycythemia Vera / blood
  • Polycythemia Vera / complications
  • Polycythemia Vera / diagnostic imaging*
  • Primary Myelofibrosis / blood
  • Primary Myelofibrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Primary Myelofibrosis / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*