RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Early recognition of spinal cord compression in cancer patients
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 629
OP 631
VO 66
IS 10
A2 Markman, Maurie
YR 1999
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/66/10/629.abstract
AB Spinal cord compression is a relatively common complication of a number of malignant diseases. Back pain is the presenting symptom in more than 90% of cases. Early recognition and prompt treatment, while the patient can still walk, are the most important factors in preventing permanent and debilitating neurologic dysfunction.