Adenocarcinoma of the prostate and metastatic medullary compression. A retrospective study of 22 patients.
A retrospective study of 709 patients with prostatic cancer was carried out. Twenty-two developed medullary cord compression (an incidence of 3%). All but two of the 22 patients were treated by radiation and 10 had additional hormonal treatment. Ten had some benefit from the treatment, but only 2 of 19 regained their ability to walk. The need for immediate diagnosis and treatment is stressed.
Honnens de Lichtenberg
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Department of Urology, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Kvist
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Hjortberg
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Karle
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary* / Q000628:therapy; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016896:Treatment Outcome