Spinal Cord Compression Flashcards
1
Q
Which cancers can cause?
A
Lung, prostate, breast, myeloma, melanoma.
2
Q
Symptoms/signs
A
Back pain - Nocturnal, straining
Limb weakness
Paraesthesia, sensory less, sphincter dysfunction.
3
Q
Management
A
Urgent MRI <24hrs
Liase oncology
Dexamethasone, 16mg PO with PPI protrotection
Monitor Blood glucose
Radiotherapy query decompressive surgery
