title: Early recognition of spinal cord compression in cancer patients.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Markman
mesh_terms: D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000150:complications; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids