A novel rodent model of spinal metastasis and spinal cord compression
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A case of cord compression secondary to the carcinoid syndrome is reported. The patient made an excellent response to surgical treatment, emphasizing that active management of this unusual complication should be considered.
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Neuroscience
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1471-2202
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2202-13-137