Metastatic Disease of the Spine: Diagnosis and Management
- 1 November 1986
- journal article
- Published by Southern Medical Association in Southern Medical Journal
- Vol. 79 (11) , 1405-1412
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198611000-00021
Abstract
This paper reviews the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, work-up, and management of epidural spinal cord compression by metastatic tumor. Included are descriptions detailing clinical syndromes of cervical, thoracic, cauda equina, and conus medullaris compressions. Indications for plain x-ray films, myelography, and CT scanning as well as a discussion of radiation, steroid, and surgical therapy are presented.Keywords
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