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I'm wondering if anyone can shed light on a red swelling I have on my leg. It came up quickly over a couple of days, is tender and my calf is a bit swollen. My haematologist says something about leaking bone marrow?? I have post PV Myelofibrosis.

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That sounds more like a blood clot. I would get it checked as a matter of urgency....I've never hear of bone marrow leaking though to be honest. Good luck.

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Fika500 in reply to Chelle_

Thank you for your reply but I'm pretty sure it's not a blood clot. I saw my haematologist on Thu. I think it's a rare complication of post PV Myelofibrosis. I can contact haematology if it gets worse. I just wondered whether anyone else had experienced it & could shed more light.

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linds in reply to Fika500

Hello Jo

I have MF and have never ever heard of leaking bone marrow and I am treated by the best. Really does sound like a blood clot to me too. Do get checked by someone tip-top.

Linds

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Fika500 in reply to linds

Thank you. It is so helpful to get advice from our community 👍xx

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Hi, did haematologist was concern or wanted you to go for further investigation?

Wishing you well

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Fika500 in reply to light

Thank you. He said something about it being a rare complication of post PV Myelofibrosis . He gave me antibiotics just in case but he's pretty sure it's not infected. He thought they may need to do biopsy. Advised me to contact haematology if it got a lot bigger, otherwise I'll see him in a month which is when I also should find out whether I'll go on Ruxolitinib.

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nip into A&E jic....usually quiet sunday am but hots up in the afternoon as all the diy-ers have accidents!

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Fika500 in reply to jane13

Thank you for your reply. I've done more research & I think it may be something called extramedullary hematopoiesis. Just wondered if anyone else had experienced it.

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jane13 in reply to Fika500

I knew this happened in the spleen and liver but didn't know it happened in your legs - b interested to hear what yr haem says when u next visit

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Fika500

If things don't get any worse, I'll see him in a month & will post back on this thread then Jane.

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Fika500 in reply to Fika500

Just a quick update. My haematologist had feared it was extramedullary haematopiosis (doubtful spelling!) but it settled and he thinks it’s superficial thrombophlebitis. The lump is right over a vein.

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Hi Joe, I have checked with Prof Harrison for you and she has said: I would seek medical advice regarding this, looks like haematologist has seen it but if not or if worse needs review.

Best wishes, Maz

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Fika500 in reply to Mazcd

Thank you Maz. My haematologist saw it two days after it manifested itself. He thought it was not an infection but gave antibiotics to be on the safe side & said if it got bigger to contact the dept. He said it may need a biopsy and asked to see me in four weeks. The lump is still there and a bit tender but not as painful & not bright red now. My appointment is two weeeks on Thursday. It is so helpful and reassuring to have this forum and advice from you and Prof Harrison.

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