Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EH) is defined as hematopoiesis occurring in organs outside of the bone marrow. It occurs in diverse conditions, including fetal development, normal immune responses, and pathological circumstances. These sites of extramedullary hematopoiesis may present as masses mimicking malignancy or produce symptoms due to pressure effects. In the setting of an existing malignancy they may appear as metastatic deposits signifying progression of disease. It is essential to confirm this due to its prognostic and treatment implications. We report a 2-year-old little girl who presented initially with an acute history of ataxia, nystagmus, tremor, mydriasis and bruises on her left forehead. A solid left suprarenal mass was detected and a diagnosis of Stage 4 Neuroblastoma and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus syndrome was established. Subsequently she was on treatment which included chemotherapy, IVIG and stem cell transplant. On an MRI of the abdomen done a year later, a single lesion was detected in the right lobe of the liver. On subsequent short term follow up, innumerable scattered lesions were seen in the hepatic parenchyma and were thought to represent metastases. A liver biopsy showed that these hepatic lesions represented sites of extramedullary hematopoiesis. Extramedullary hematopoiesis has been uncommonly seen in the cranium and sacrum in the setting of Neuroblastoma. We believe this is a unique presentation with extramedullary hematopoiesis presenting as solid liver masses masquerading as metastases in a known case of Neuroblastoma. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2019 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2019

Authors: Taori Abhijeet, Shenouda Nazih

Keywords: Neuroblastoma, Extramedullary Hematopoiesis, Metastases

Advances in Neonatal Intensive Care have led to substantial improvement in survival of preterm infants of extremely low gestational age (ELGA) between 22+0 and 23+6 weeks gestation. ELGA newborns are more susceptible to several complications of prematurity. Recognition of the sonographic features of the normal brain and identification of potential short and long-term complications of these infants is paramount. High resolution transfontanellar ultrasonography is the baseline “gold standard” of care imaging modality to assess the integrity of the neonatal brain and potential complications encountered in ELGA newborns. Color and spectral Doppler US allows high reliability and precision in the evaluation of the intracranial vasculature. The purpose of this exhibit is 1. To illustrate a spectrum of the sonographic features of the normal developing brain in ELGA infants. 2. To characterize the sonographic findings of short and long-term brain anatomical complications. 3. To describe common pitfalls when imaging these infants. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2019 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2019

Authors: Taori Abhijeet, Ferretti Emanuela, Miller Elka, Martinez-rios Claudia

Keywords: Ultrasound, Neonatal, Brain