Symptomatic malignant spinal cord compression in children: a single-center experience

• Main Authors: Lucia De Martino (Author), Piero Spennato (Author), Simona Vetrella (Author), Maria Capasso (Author), Carolina Porfito (Author), Serena Ruotolo (Author), Massimo Eraldo Abate (Author), Giuseppe Cinalli (Author), Lucia Quaglietta (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Malignant spinal cord compression (MSCC) is associated withpoor prognosis and may lead to permanent paralysis, sensory loss, and sphincter dysfunction. Very limited data are available on incidence and etiology of MSCC in pediatric population. We aimed to examine etiology, clinica...