A Clinical Risk Score for Predicting Paraspinal Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in Patients with Thalassemia: The KKU-EMH Score.

Nattiya TeawtrakulKanchana ChansungChittima SirijerachaiSaranya PongudomArunee Jetsrisuparb

Published in: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (2018)

Advanced age and thalassemic facie are independent risk factors for paraspinal EMH in patients with thalassemia. The KKU-EMH score is a practical score. It can be used as a screening tool for paraspinal EMH in patients with β-thalassemia.

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sickle cell disease