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Cutaneous extramedullary hematopoiesis

T Kuo, J Uhlemann, E H Reinhard

    Archives of Dermatology
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    A skin nodule in myelofibrosis showed extramedullary hematopoiesis, containing erythroid and myeloid cells. This finding mirrors fetal skin blood cell development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Hematology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Myelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder characterized by fibrosis and extramedullary hematopoiesis.
    • Extramedullary hematopoiesis can occur in various organs, including the skin, as a response to hematopoietic stress.
    • Cutaneous manifestations of myelofibrosis are uncommon but can present as nodules or other lesions.

    Observation:

    • An asymptomatic, soft, bluish skin nodule was identified in a patient diagnosed with myelofibrosis.
    • The nodule's clinical appearance was suggestive of a hemangioma.
    • Microscopic examination was performed to determine the precise nature of the skin lesion.

    Findings:

    • Histopathological analysis revealed the presence of extramedullary hematopoiesis within the skin nodule.

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  • Both erythroid and myeloid cell lineages were identified.
  • Megakaryocytes, a key component of bone marrow, were notably absent in the observed dermal hematopoietic tissue.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the skin's capacity to support hematopoiesis, a process typically confined to the bone marrow in adults.
    • The findings suggest that the skin can recapitulate aspects of fetal dermal hematopoiesis under pathological conditions.
    • Understanding these cutaneous manifestations can aid in the diagnosis and management of myelofibrosis and related hematologic disorders.