EMERGENZE IN ONCOLOGIA
EMERGENZE IN ONCOLOGIA
EMERGENZE IN ONCOLOGIA
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DIAGNOSIS<br />
SP<strong>IN</strong>AL CORD COMPRESSION<br />
Accurate history and physical examination<br />
X-ray- 66% of patients have some abnormalities, NORMAL<br />
PLA<strong>IN</strong> X-RAY DOES NOT EXCLUDE SP<strong>IN</strong>AL CORD<br />
COMPRESSION<br />
MRI- Standard test, defines spinal cord compression and<br />
with or with out vertebral destruction.<br />
CT - If MRI is unavailable or contraindicated it is useful tool<br />
to diagnose spinal cord compression.