Symptomatic malignant spinal cord compression in children: a single-center experience

Symptomatic malignant spinal cord compression in children: a single-center experience

Abstract Background Malignant spinal cord compression (MSCC) is associated withpoor prognosis and may lead to permanent paralysis, sensory loss, and sphincter dysfunction. Very limited data are available on incidence and etiology of MSCC in pediatric population. We aimed to examine etiology, clinica...

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Main Authors: Lucia De Martino, Piero Spennato, Simona Vetrella, Maria Capasso, Carolina Porfito, Serena Ruotolo, Massimo Eraldo Abate, Giuseppe Cinalli, Lucia Quaglietta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Spinal cord compression
Extramedullary
Intradural
Intramedullary
Motor deficit
Sphincter dysfunction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-019-0671-5

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