학술논문
Metastatic spinal cord compression by gastric cancer: a case report
CASE REPORT
CASE REPORT
Document Type
Clinical report
Author
Source
Oxford Medical Case Reports. September 2019, Vol. 2019 Issue 9, p405, 3 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2053-8855
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is an oncological emergency. It is a devastating complication of cancer, caused by compression of the dural sac and its contents by an extradural [...]
Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is one of the serious complications of malignancy. Most cases of MSCC occur from breast or prostate cancer primaries; MSCC secondary to gastric cancer is rare.We herein report a case of a patient with gastric cancer with weakness of the lower limbs and urinary retention on initial presentation. This case demonstrates that although rare, bone metastases and MSCC may occur from gastric primaries. It also highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and early treatment of MSCC.
Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is one of the serious complications of malignancy. Most cases of MSCC occur from breast or prostate cancer primaries; MSCC secondary to gastric cancer is rare.We herein report a case of a patient with gastric cancer with weakness of the lower limbs and urinary retention on initial presentation. This case demonstrates that although rare, bone metastases and MSCC may occur from gastric primaries. It also highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and early treatment of MSCC.