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COMPRESSION OF THE SPINAL CORD BY TUMOR
William Jason Mixter
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Malignant Spinal Cord Compression
Malignant spinal cord compression (MSCC) is a potentially devastating consequence of cancer. Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of MSCC can allow diagnosis prior to the development of irreversible complications. Information provision to patients and doctors regarding the risk of MSCC and a streamlined pathway for further investigation are ...
A. Graham Macdonald+3 more
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Compression of the spinal cord may present to general physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists or, if radicular pain is mistaken for intra-abdominal pathology, general surgeons. The causes of spinal cord dysfunction are diverse and range from anterior spinal artery ischaemia through a range of inflammatory insults to structural compressive ...
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Spinal cord compression involves tumor invasion or extension into the epidural space or pathologically collapsed vertebral bone fragments impinging on the spinal cord.
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Spinal Cord and Root Compression [PDF]
Abstract Spinal cord and root compression is a common problem in all specialties. There are many possible classifications, based on location (extradural or intradural), disease type (congenital, acquired, inflammatory, infective, neoplastic, degenerative or traumatic) or timing of onset (acute or chronic). Syndromes used to describe different clinical
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Spinal Cord Compression Caused by a Protruded Thoracic Disc:Report of a case treated with antero-lateral fenestration of the disc [PDF]
C Crafoord+3 more
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Spinal cord compression by extramedullary haematopoiesis in myelosclerosis [PDF]
A. P. Appleby+3 more
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Spinal cord compression is a serious neurological condition characterized by pressure on the spinal cord, which can result in a range of symptoms including pain, numbness, motor weakness, and, in severe cases, paralysis. This article explores the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and management strategies for spinal cord compression.
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Spinal cord compression in malignant lymphoma—Treatment and results [PDF]
Moshe Friedman+2 more
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