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EMERGENZE IN ONCOLOGIA

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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY<br />

SP<strong>IN</strong>AL CORD COMPRESSION<br />

Spread into the epidural space may occur by means of tumor<br />

extension through the intervertebral foramina or<br />

hematogenous spread by way of the Batson venous plexus.<br />

Additionally, gastrointestinal and pelvic malignancies tend to<br />

affect the lumbosacral spine; lung and breast cancers are<br />

more likely to affect the thoracic spine.

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