Case - Massive Hemothorax in a Beta-Thalassemic Patient Due to Spontaneous Rupture of Extramedullary Hematopoietic Masses: Diagnosis and Successful Treatment

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Massive Hemothorax in a Beta-Thalassemic Patient Due to Spontaneous Rupture of Extramedullary Hematopoietic Masses: Diagnosis and Successful Treatment

Presented by:	Respiratory Care / Prapaporn Pornsuriyasak MD, Thitiporn Suwatanapongched MD, Narathip Wangsuppasawad MD, Montian Ngodngamthaweesuk MD, and Pantep Angchaisuksiri MD
Summary points:	A 38-year-old with underlying beta-thalassemia/haemoglobin E disease presents with sudden shortness of breath and right-sided chest pain. This case describes the physical examination and laboratory findings, as well as from chest radiograph, thoracentesis, and computed tomography, the treatment and patient outcome. The authors also discuss the incidence, pathogenesis and common presentation of extramedullary haematopoiesis.
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