Diagnostic Accuracy of CT for Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression

Diagnostic Accuracy of CT for Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression

Background: Early diagnosis of metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) is vital to expedite therapy and prevent paralysis. Staging CT is performed routinely in cancer patients and presents an opportunity for earlier diagnosis. Methods: This retrospective study included 123 CT scans from...

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Main Authors: James Thomas Patrick Decourcy Hallinan, Shuliang Ge, Lei Zhu, Wenqiao Zhang, Yi Ting Lim, Yee Liang Thian, Pooja Jagmohan, Tricia Kuah, Desmond Shi Wei Lim, Xi Zhen Low, Ee Chin Teo, Nesaretnam Barr Kumarakulasinghe, Qai Ven Yap, Yiong Huak Chan, Jiong Hao Tan, Naresh Kumar, Balamurugan A. Vellayappan, Beng Chin Ooi, Swee Tian Quek, Andrew Makmur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
metastatic spinal cord compression
epidural spinal cord compression
metastatic epidural spinal cord compression
spinal metastatic disease
spinal metastases classification
magnetic resonance imaging
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/17/4231

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