Spinal Cord Compression Flashcards

1
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Which cancers can cause?

A

Lung, prostate, breast, myeloma, melanoma.

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Symptoms/signs

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Back pain - Nocturnal, straining
Limb weakness
Paraesthesia, sensory less, sphincter dysfunction.

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Management

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Urgent MRI <24hrs
Liase oncology
Dexamethasone, 16mg PO with PPI protrotection
Monitor Blood glucose

Radiotherapy query decompressive surgery

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