Hong Kong Med J 2026;32:Epub 2 Feb 2026 CASE REPORT Embolisation for thoracic paraspinal extramedullary haematopoiesis complicated by haemothorax: a case report Full paper in PDF Case presentation A 37-year-old male with thalassaemia intermedia (alpha and beta) had undergone cholecystectomy and splenectomy in childhood, but had received no regular transfusions or medications since his haemoglobin (around 8 g/dL) and ferritin levels (approximately 4300 pmol/L) remained stable.