A Shock-Like Pain and Inability to Ambulate: Thoracic Spinal Cord Compression from Hepatocellular Carcinoma
oleh: Kay Chen, Mashya Abbassi, Naomi Y. Ko
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Karger Publishers 2021-02-01 |
Deskripsi
Hepatocellular carcinoma commonly metastasizes to organs, but there are few reports of vertebral metastases causing cord compression. Here, we present a case of thoracic cord compression in a patient with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Providers’ and patient’s awareness of this risk is important, as this is an oncological emergency.