Radiation therapy did not alleviate complete paralysis due to metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma to thoracic vertebrae until four months later
- 20 January 2011
- journal article
- letter
- Published by Medical Journals Sweden AB in Acta Oncologica
- Vol. 50 (4) , 606-608
Abstract
To the Editor,When malignant bone tumors metastasize into the spinal canal, the ensuing morbid sequelae includes not only pain but also paresthesia, weakness, and even complete paralysis. In such c...Keywords
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