Cutaneous extramedullary hematopoiesis

Arch Dermatol. 1976 Sep;112(9):1302-3.

Abstract

An asymptomatic skin nodule in a patient with myelofibrosis was shown to consist of extramedullary hematopoiesis. It was a soft bluish nodule that resembled a hemangioma. Microscopically, both erythroid and myeloid cells, but not megakaryocytes, were found. This case demonstrates the ability of the skin to recapitulate dermal hematopoiesis seen in a stage of human fetal development.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Hematopoiesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polycythemia / complications
  • Primary Myelofibrosis / complications
  • Primary Myelofibrosis / pathology*
  • Primary Myelofibrosis / physiopathology
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin / physiopathology