Unrecognised spinal cord compression as a cause of morbidity.
Predicting outcomes is important in planning patient management and rehabilitation. Two cases, one with illustrative radiology, are described. Each presented with potentially preventable morbidity, secondary to unrecognised compression of the spinal cord. Detailed history and examination may have revealed the underlying problem: a condition with potential associated long-term morbidity.
O'Neill
S B
SB
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. soneill@doctors.org.uk
McCann
J P
JP
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008579:Meningioma / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology*; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*