1. Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Manifesting as a Symptomatic Pleural Effusion 
Rachelina P. Bartlett, M.D., Philip R. Greipp, M.D., Ayalew Tefferi, M.D., Roger E. Cupps, M.D., Brian P. Mullan, M.D., Victor F. Trastek, M.D. 
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Volume 70, Issue 12, Pages (December 1995)
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2. Fig. 1
Chest roentgenogram of 61-year-old woman, showing pronounced left-sided pleural effusion.
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3. Fig. 2
Wright-stained pleural fluid smear, demonstrating immature granulocytes. (Original magnification, x250.)
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4. Fig. 3
Biopsy specimen of bone marrow, showing cellular phase of agnogenic myeloid metaplasia and lack of acute leukemic transformation. (Hematoxylin-eosin; original magnification, x128.)
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5. Fig. 4
Computed tomographic scan of chest, demonstrating leftsided infiltrate and pleural-based mass.
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6. Fig. 5
99mTc scan, demonstrating increased uptake throughout thoracic cavity.
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7. Fig. 6
Repeated posterior 99mTc scan, showing decreased left-sided uptake after radiation therapy.
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