Multiple Myeloma Rather Than Metastatic Lung Cancer: An Unexpected Cause of Spinal Cord Compression
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چکیده
Spinal cord compression caused by cancer metastasis is a medical emergency that should be managed positively. Both multiple myeloma and lung can lead to metastatic deposits in the spinal column induce of cord. However, co-occurring single patient causing are rarely reported literature. We describe case 61-year-old female with whose radiologic characteristics mimicked those cancer. Finally, diagnosis was myeloma. showed systematic imaging manifestations discussed their therapeutic management. World J Oncol. 2023;14(5):438-442 doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/wjon1662
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: World Journal of Oncology
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1920-454X', '1920-4531']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14740/wjon1662